At a Glance
Median Income
$81,774
$46,388 per capita
Home Value
$407,900
Zillow: $472,294
Median Rent
$1,775/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,071/100K
6,790/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.2%
78.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Chamblee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chamblee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chamblee a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chamblee residents earn a median household income of $81,774 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,388. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,556 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chamblee is $407,900 , 45% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,294. Median rent is $1,775/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Chamblee reports 1,071 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 182% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,790/100K. The murder rate is 6.2/100K.
Education
47.2% of adults in Chamblee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
78.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chamblee has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population30,369
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density3,949/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,774
Per Capita$46,388
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$59,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,462
Housing
B+
Home Value$407,900
Rent$1,775
Ownership39.3%
Zillow$472,294
Housing Units13,555
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,071/100K
Property6,790/100K
Murder6.2/100K
Assault461/100K
Burglary1,109/100K
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation978 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.2%
High School+78.6%
Graduate+20.6%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 82%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Chamblee was built in 1979.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 119 fatal vehicle crashes.
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