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About
Life in Chamblee
If you're considering Chamblee, you're looking at a genuinely diverse, walkable-in-spots community that punches above its weight for urban amenities in metro Atlanta. The downtown has real character with its restored historic buildings and emerging food scene, plus you've got MARTA access for commuting without a car. Housing costs are moderate for the Atlanta area—median home values around $433,000 and rents near $1,859—with decent job prospects and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Chamblee at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.0%
Foreign-Born
34.0%
Broadband Internet
87.4%
of households
Population Growth
+7.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics34.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Chamblee: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Chamblee, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (25.3%), and 33.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.7%
of residents
65 and Older
9.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.5%
of households
Married Couples
33.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 33% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Chamblee
In Chamblee, rent runs 33% above the GA average, and home values are 43% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,379
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
39.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $472,079 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below GA average
Unemployment in Chamblee and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Chamblee is 0.8 percentage points lower than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Chamblee Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area
Commute25.3 min avg
How Chamblee residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Chamblee, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 29% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Chamblee runs 29% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
425.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,195.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Chamblee Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
DeKalb County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In DeKalb County, which includes Chamblee, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $417,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Flash Flood | $4.1M |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $367,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $83,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $55,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
DeKalb County, county-wide
Chamblee is about 4% of DeKalb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in DeKalb County, which includes Chamblee, is typically good — 213 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
213
per year
Moderate Days
152
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
DeKalb County, county-wide
Chamblee is about 4% of DeKalb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Chamblee has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Hot Days/Year
53
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
49
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
128
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 4.57" |
| Feb | 56°F | 36°F | 4.47" |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 4.70" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.87" |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 3.83" |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.69" |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.71" |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 4.51" |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 4.12" |
| Oct | 73°F | 51°F | 3.39" |
| Nov | 63°F | 41°F | 4.21" |
| Dec | 54°F | 36°F | 4.36" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Chamblee
Uninsured
24.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Chamblee's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Peachford Behavioral Health System of Atlanta
Psychiatric · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Atlanta
Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Atlanta
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite
Childrens · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Atlanta
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Chamblee
Chamblee's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 47.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Chamblee (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 26,623 students · in-state tuition $8,664 · 56% graduate · median earnings $51,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
9.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 18,785 students · in-state tuition $12,008 · 93% graduate · median earnings $114,210 (10 yrs after entry)
Georgia State University-Perimeter College
10.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 13,693 students · in-state tuition $3,200 · 24% graduate · median earnings $51,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,298 students · in-state tuition $68,056 · 93% graduate · median earnings $93,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,603 students · in-state tuition $30,270 · 45% graduate · median earnings $46,867 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,414 students · in-state tuition $32,470 · 76% graduate · median earnings $65,773 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Chamblee
Chamblee has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
8 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
10 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
17 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
83 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
84 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
92 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Chamblee
Chamblee Branch
4115 Clairmont Rd, Chamblee
Cities Near Chamblee
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Chamblee?
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Chamblee FAQ
Is Chamblee, Georgia affordable?⌄
Chamblee's median rent is $1,859/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $84,452/year. Median home value is $432,800.
Is Chamblee, Georgia safe?⌄
Chamblee's violent crime rate was 426 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3196 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Chamblee, Georgia?⌄
Chamblee has an unemployment rate of 2.6%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Chamblee, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Chamblee is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,859/month and median household income is $84,452/year. The median home value is $432,800. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Chamblee, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Chamblee is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from