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Living in
Stockbridge.
About
Life in Stockbridge
Stockbridge offers suburban living with genuine Atlanta access—you're looking at a 30-minute commute to downtown, which is reasonable for the metro area. Housing costs are moderate compared to closer-in Atlanta suburbs, with median homes around $277,000 and rentals averaging $1,437 monthly, though the job market is solid with unemployment at 3.7%. The city itself is entirely urban (no rural character here), so you're getting typical suburban density with shopping and services nearby rather than a small-town feel.
Stockbridge at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Foreign-Born
13.6%
Broadband Internet
96.4%
of households
Population Growth
+2.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Stockbridge: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Stockbridge, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (15.5%), and 7.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.6%
of residents
65 and Older
12.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.2%
of households
Married Couples
34.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.49
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 7% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Stockbridge
In Stockbridge, rent runs 7% above the GA average, and home values are 9% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,541
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $289,603 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Stockbridge and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Stockbridge is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Stockbridge 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
Commute31 min avg
How Stockbridge residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Stockbridge, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 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 32% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Stockbridge runs 32% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
434.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,822.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Stockbridge Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
79.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Henry County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Henry County, which includes Stockbridge, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Tornado | $116,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $34,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | Hail | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $110,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Drought | $39,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $41,000 |
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
Henry County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Henry County, which includes Stockbridge, is typically good — 273 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
273
per year
Moderate Days
88
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Henry County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Stockbridge has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"
Hot Days/Year
59
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
49
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 5.02" |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 4.86" |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 4.95" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 4.19" |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 3.47" |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 4.59" |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 5.09" |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 4.42" |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 3.56" |
| Oct | 73°F | 52°F | 3.62" |
| Nov | 62°F | 41°F | 4.19" |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 4.96" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Stockbridge
Stockbridge has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Piedmont Henry Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Southern Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Riverdale
Riverwoods Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric · 10 mi away · Riverdale
Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta
Psychiatric · 11.9 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.
Education16.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Stockbridge
Stockbridge's student/teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 31.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Stockbridge (within 15 miles)
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
12.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 338 students · in-state tuition $20,950 · 95% graduate · median earnings $38,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Luther Rice College & Seminary
13.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 165 students · in-state tuition $12,056 · 47% graduate · median earnings $49,305 (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, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Stockbridge
Stockbridge has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
18 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
32 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
36 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
60 mi awayAndersonville National Historic Site
National Historic Site
92 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
95 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
97 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Stockbridge
Cochran Public Library
174 Burke St, Stockbridge
Cities Near Stockbridge
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Stockbridge FAQ
Is Stockbridge, Georgia affordable?⌄
Stockbridge's median rent is $1,494/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $70,136/year. Median home value is $276,700.
Is Stockbridge, Georgia safe?⌄
Stockbridge's violent crime rate was 434 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1823 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Stockbridge, Georgia?⌄
Stockbridge has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Stockbridge, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Stockbridge is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,494/month and median household income is $70,136/year. The median home value is $276,700. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Stockbridge, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Stockbridge is 31 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