Panthersville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · DeKalb County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
8,840 Population 2,409/sq mi density
$48,984 Median Income $34,297 per capita
$207,600 Home Value $252,986 Zillow
$1,357 Median Rent 44.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,984 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$207,600 home value, $1,357/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Panthersville, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,984
35% below
$34,297 per capita
Home Value
$207,600
26% below
Zillow: $252,986
Median Rent
$1,357/mo
17% above
44.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Panthersville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Panthersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
74%
Rent
117%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Panthersville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Panthersville residents earn a median household income of $48,984 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,297. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% 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 Panthersville is $207,600 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,986. Median rent is $1,357/month, with 44.6% 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 1976.

Education

26.0% of adults in Panthersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Panthersville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Data Overview

People

Population8,840
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density2,409/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,984
Per Capita$34,297
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$59,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,462

Housing

A
Home Value$207,600
Rent$1,357
Ownership46.4%
Zillow$252,986
Housing Units5,387
Rent Burden44.6%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,477/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation866 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 82%
Commute38 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries26

Did You Know?

The median home in Panthersville was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 119 fatal vehicle crashes.