Cost of Living in DeKalb County, GA

What does it cost to live in DeKalb County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$76,044

Median Rent

$1,464/mo

Median Home

$301,100

Affordability

341

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,523
Property Tax$238
Insurance$100

Total Monthly$1,861
% of Income29.4%

Renting

Median Rent$1,464
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,489
% of Income23.1%

Living in DeKalb County, Georgia

DeKalb County has a median household income of $76,044 with housing costs that represent 29.4% of income for owners and 23.1% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.