At a Glance
Median Income
$49,438
$33,540 per capita
Home Value
$171,500
Zillow: $248,449
Median Rent
$1,282/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
3,155/100K
22,634/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Lithonia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lithonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lithonia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lithonia residents earn a median household income of $49,438 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,540. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,636 business establishments, including 203 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lithonia is $171,500 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,449. Median rent is $1,282/month, with 30.2% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Lithonia reports 3,155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 730% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 22,634/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.0% of adults in Lithonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lithonia 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
Population2,614
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density2,811/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,438
Per Capita$33,540
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty20.3%
County GDP$5,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,500
Rent$1,282
Ownership33.0%
Zillow$248,449
Housing Units1,148
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent3,155/100K
Property22,634/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault2,504/100K
Burglary4,657/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,532/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation937 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 26% / D 73%
Commute45 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed166 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lithonia was built in 1975.
11.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 166 Mbps.
There are 203 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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