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Redan, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · DeKalb County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
30,426 Population 3,761/sq mi density
$63,226 Median Income $31,737 per capita
$197,600 Home Value $278,463 Zillow
$1,436 Median Rent 37.2% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
3,155 Violent Crime/100K 22,634 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$63,226 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$197,600 home value, $1,436/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
3,155 violent crimes/100K (730% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Redan, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,226
16% below
$31,737 per capita
Home Value
$197,600
30% below
Zillow: $278,463
Median Rent
$1,436/mo
23% above
37.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
3,155/100K
730% above
22,634/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
18% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Redan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
70%
Rent
123%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
189%
Crime
830%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Redan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Redan residents earn a median household income of $63,226 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,737. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% 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 Redan is $197,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,463. Median rent is $1,436/month, with 37.2% 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 1985.

Safety & Crime

Redan 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.

Education

27.7% of adults in Redan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Redan 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

Population30,426
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density3,761/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,226
Per Capita$31,737
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$59,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,462

Housing

A+
Home Value$197,600
Rent$1,436
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$278,463
Housing Units11,989
Rent Burden37.2%

Crime

F
Violent3,155/100K
Property22,634/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,477/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation997 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 82%
Commute35 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries26

Did You Know?

The median home in Redan was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.2% 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.