At a Glance
Median Income
$81,141
$45,162 per capita
Home Value
$359,300
Zillow: $382,965
Median Rent
$1,458/mo
37.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
317/100K
5,519/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.0%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Tucker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tucker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tucker 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
Tucker residents earn a median household income of $81,141 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,162. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% 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 Tucker is $359,300 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,965. Median rent is $1,458/month, with 37.4% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Tucker 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
44.0% of adults in Tucker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tucker 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
Population37,022
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density1,831/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,141
Per Capita$45,162
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$59,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,462
Housing
A
Home Value$359,300
Rent$1,458
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$382,965
Housing Units16,697
Rent Burden37.4%
Crime
F
Violent317/100K
Property5,519/100K
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,083 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.0%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 82%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Tucker was built in 1978.
22.3% work from home.
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.
10.9% 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.