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Life in Stonecrest
The median household income of about $65,000 puts you in working- to middle-class territory, and while median home values around $244,000 are reasonable for the metro area, you're looking at roughly $1,600 monthly for rent if you go that route. About 43% of residents own homes, which speaks to a fairly established community rather than a transient one. What you need to know about actually living here: your commute will likely run 36 minutes on average, which is pretty typical for suburban Atlanta but worth factoring in if you're working downtown or north.
Stonecrest at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Foreign-Born
10.4%
Broadband Internet
91.4%
of households
Population Growth
+3.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.4% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Stonecrest: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Stonecrest, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (25.1%), and 4.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.2%
of residents
65 and Older
11.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.1%
of households
Married Couples
27.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.87
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 15% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Stonecrest
In Stonecrest, rent runs 15% above the GA average, and home values are 20% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,279
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1999
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.4%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above GA average
Unemployment in Stonecrest and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Stonecrest is 1 percentage points higher than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Stonecrest 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
Commute36 min avg
How Stonecrest residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Stonecrest, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 34% 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 Stonecrest, 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 Stonecrest, 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
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in DeKalb County, which includes Stonecrest, 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
Climate91°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Stonecrest has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"
Hot Days/Year
74
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
68
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
100
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 32°F | 5.30" |
| Feb | 59°F | 34°F | 4.47" |
| Mar | 67°F | 40°F | 5.44" |
| Apr | 76°F | 47°F | 3.82" |
| May | 83°F | 56°F | 3.31" |
| Jun | 89°F | 65°F | 4.32" |
| Jul | 92°F | 69°F | 4.43" |
| Aug | 91°F | 68°F | 4.56" |
| Sep | 85°F | 62°F | 3.73" |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.45" |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 3.65" |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 4.67" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Stonecrest
Stonecrest has 1 hospital, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
Emory Hillandale Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.9 mi away · Conyers
Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta
Psychiatric · 8.1 mi away · Decatur
Emory Decatur Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 11.2 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.
Education16.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Stonecrest
Stonecrest's student/teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
10
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Stonecrest
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 338 students · in-state tuition $20,950 · 95% graduate · median earnings $38,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Luther Rice College & Seminary
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 165 students · in-state tuition $12,056 · 47% graduate · median earnings $49,305 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
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 · 836 students · in-state tuition $52,552 · 75% graduate · median earnings $60,457 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 516 students · in-state tuition $15,992 · 21% graduate · median earnings $51,716 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 138 students · in-state tuition $8,492 · 18% graduate · median earnings $39,665 (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, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Stonecrest
Stonecrest has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
23 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
32 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
66 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Stonecrest
Salem-Panola Branch
5137 Salem Rd, Lithonia
Stonecrest Branch
3123 Klondike Road, Lithonia
Cities Near Stonecrest
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Stonecrest?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Stonecrest FAQ
Is Stonecrest, Georgia affordable?⌄
Stonecrest's median rent is $1,601/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $64,591/year. Median home value is $243,500.
Is Stonecrest, Georgia safe?⌄
Stonecrest 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 Stonecrest, Georgia?⌄
Stonecrest has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Stonecrest, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Stonecrest is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,601/month and median household income is $64,591/year. The median home value is $243,500. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Stonecrest, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Stonecrest is 36 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