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Living in
Redan.
Redan is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County, GA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Redan
Living in Redan means settling into a well-established African American community on Atlanta's eastern edge, where you're close enough to the city for work but removed from the urban core. The median household income sits around $65,227, with a median home value near $233,900 and median rent at $1,566 per month — fairly typical for the Atlanta suburbs, though not the most affordable option in the region. The job market is solid with unemployment at 3.6%, and most residents are commuting somewhere, with the average commute hitting about 35 minutes, so you'll want to factor that into your daily routine.
Redan at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Foreign-Born
14.8%
Broadband Internet
94.6%
of households
Population Growth
-4.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.8% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Redan: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Redan, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (34.2%), and 6.8% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
20.5%
of residents
65 and Older
16.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.3%
of households
Married Couples
34.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.85
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 12% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Redan
In Redan, rent runs 12% above the GA average, and home values are 23% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
65.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
37.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,078
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Redan and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in DeKalb County, which includes Redan, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Redan: DeKalb County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
DeKalb County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Redan is about 4% of DeKalb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Redan 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
Commute34.5 min avg
How Redan residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Redan, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 42% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 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 118% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the DeKalb County Police Department, which covers Redan, runs 118% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
716.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,351.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by DeKalb County Police Department (county-wide rate)
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 Redan, 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
Redan 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 Redan, 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
Redan 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
Redan 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
53.2"
Annual Snowfall
2.2"
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 Redan
Uninsured
17.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Redan's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Emory Hillandale Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Lithonia
Emory Decatur Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.2 mi away · Decatur
Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta
Psychiatric · 7.6 mi away · Decatur
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.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Redan
Redan's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 31.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Redan (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
13.2 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
12.7 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: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Redan
Redan has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
12 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
18 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
28 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
71 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
95 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Redan
Hairston Crossing Branch
4911 Redan Rd, Stone Mountain
Redan-Trotti Branch
1569 Wellborn Rd, Lithonia
Cities Near Redan
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Redan?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Redan FAQ
Is Redan, Georgia affordable?⌄
Redan's median rent is $1,566/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $65,227/year. Median home value is $233,900.
Is Redan, Georgia safe?⌄
Redan is policed by the DeKalb County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 716 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3351 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Redan, Georgia?⌄
DeKalb County, which includes Redan, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Redan, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Redan is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,566/month and median household income is $65,227/year. The median home value is $233,900. About 66% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Redan, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Redan is 35 minutes, which is longer than 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