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DeKalb County

#13 in Best Counties to Live in Georgia
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • County in Georgia
  • 63 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      C+
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    DeKalb County is located in Georgia with a population of 736,066. DeKalb County is one of the best places to live in Georgia. In DeKalb County, most residents own their homes. In DeKalb County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in DeKalb County and residents tend to be liberal.
    Population
    736,066

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $176,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,062
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    DeKalb County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      159.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      24.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      143.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      482.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,628.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      256.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in DeKalb County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,876
    National
    $55,322
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      DeKalb County Reviews

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      I like the fact that I can live peacefully, however, the commute in the neighborhood that I live in is brutal. The nearest bus stop is 1.7 miles away. The nearest bus station is 3.7 miles away. I wish Marta would expand its bus service. As of right now, I've got to travel 2 hours plus to get to work. However, the work that's displayed on the employment search engine is all north and west out of the Atlanta area. Or far south, so they are out of reach. Unless you've got money for rideshare. You spend that on a weekly basis, you could nearly end up incapacitated. I've been south and north in Atlanta corridor and beyond and I think the environment has a whole heap to do with it. Nevertheless, it still takes away from the historical value of the train line. Marta has many more stops to make. Why can't I reach Savannah, Georgia by rail?
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      I lived and attended schools in Dekalb county since the 3rd grade. The schools are ok and the living areas are fantastic. You are close to the city of Atlanta and there are a lot of places near you. I attended Flat Rock Elementary, Salem middle school, and Martin Luther king high school all in Lithonia, Georgia. The Dekalb county school system gave me all the tools to be successful and a lot of resources to use. I currently live in Ellenwood Georgia (Dekalb County) and the neighborhoods are outstanding and have low crime rates. I love Dekalb county and it will always be my home.
      Dekalb county is alright, it is not the best. I have been living here for 18 years with my parents. I like my neighborhood its very quiet and my neighbors are very nice to me and they help me out when needed. I love when holidays come around because the homes in my neighborhood be decked out with decorations. The main attraction I like going to sometimes is Stone Mountain park. However, it needs a lot of improvement in Dekalb County! Technology and food services needs to be upgraded in public schools. There are many pot holes in the road that needs fixing and there are no bus routes where I live to get to places like the mall.