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Stone Mountain, GA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Stone Mountain.

Population: 130,941 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Stone Mountain, GA is $274,870 — down 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $290,667 after a median 62 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,740/month. 22 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, lightning, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$274,870

Typical home value

-4.3%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$274,870
1-year appreciation
-4.3%
3-year appreciation
-8.6%
5-year appreciation
+11.2%
10-year appreciation
+106.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2024)
$307,804
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$290,667
Median list price
$304,633
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
-2.9%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
362
For-sale inventory
560
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
453
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
70 days
New listings (monthly)
131

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,740/mo
1-year rent change
+0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,554/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,619/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,762/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,493/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
22
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
4
High schools
5
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 1
Schools include
Stone Mountain High School, Rockbridge Elementary School, Woodridge Elementary School, Stone Mill Elementary School, Allgood Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, cold wave, hail, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
217
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Westside Lead (12.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.3°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
213
Days with Moderate air quality
152
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-32,620
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
124,053
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
111,513

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (10 mi)
National parks include
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Lt World Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
44
Hospitals include
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE, EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
139
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,360 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
14.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,528
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
81.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
266,367
Average weekly wage
$1,546
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,321

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Stone MountainState medianUS median
Typical home value$274,870$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$290,667$305,450$325,000
Median days on market62 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,740/mo$1,771/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,528$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Stone Mountain, GA?
$274,870.
What is the median sale price in Stone Mountain, GA?
$290,667.
How long do homes take to sell in Stone Mountain, GA?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in Stone Mountain, GA?
Typical rent: $1,740/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Stone Mountain, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, cold wave, hail, inland flooding.
Is Stone Mountain, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 217 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Stone Mountain, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Stone Mountain, GA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Stone Mountain, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Stone Mountain, GA?
22 schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Stone Mountain, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Stone Mountain, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Stone Mountain, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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