At a Glance
Median Income
$49,661
$26,986 per capita
Home Value
$190,700
Zillow: $266,001
Median Rent
$1,369/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
317/100K
5,519/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Stone Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stone Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stone Mountain a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stone Mountain residents earn a median household income of $49,661 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,986. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% 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 Stone Mountain is $190,700 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,001. Median rent is $1,369/month, with 51.0% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Stone Mountain reports 317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,519/100K.
Education
20.4% of adults in Stone Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stone Mountain 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
Population6,639
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density4,024/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,661
Per Capita$26,986
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$59,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,462
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,700
Rent$1,369
Ownership52.6%
Zillow$266,001
Housing Units2,809
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent317/100K
Property5,519/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,055 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 82%
Commute29 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Stone Mountain was founded in 1839.
The median home in Stone Mountain was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% 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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