Living in Clarkston, GA

Explore Clarkston and see how it fits the life you want to build.

14,557 Population DeKalb County County City Place Type Georgia State
Overall Match5.5 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Clarkston at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population14,557
Median Household Income$48,564
Median Home Value$302,600
Median Gross Rent$1,422
Median Age27.2
Average Household Size3.7
Unemployment8.1%
Work From Home9.8%
Homeownership18.3%
Housing Vacancy19.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Clarkston is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Clarkston Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Clarkston and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.5 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment2.8 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability1.7 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.2 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.6 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Clarkston

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$302,600
Median Gross Rent$1,422
Homeownership18.3%
Housing Vacancy19.3%
Housing Value5.0/10
Housing Stability3.4/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Clarkston, GA

Median Household Income$48,564
Unemployment8.1%
Work From Home9.8%
Employment5.6/10
Remote Work Friendly6.4/10
Income Strength7.2/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Clarkston and how households are structured

Population14,557
Median Age27.2
Average Household Size3.7

Clarkston is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Clarkston

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Clarkston point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High89.4°F
Average Winter Low32.7°F
Annual Rainfall55.0 in.
Annual Snowfall0.5 in.

Seasonal Life in Clarkston

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Clarkston is located in DeKalb County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. DeKalb County.

County Intelligence

Clarkston & DeKalb County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Clarkston is located in DeKalb County, Georgia.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Clarkston.

Current NarrowTheList data for Clarkston shows a population of about 14,557. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship DeKalb County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Clarkston.

For someone considering a move to Clarkston, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Pine Lake, GA 2.6 miles away Tucker, GA 3.2 miles away Avondale Estates, GA 3.4 miles away Stone Mountain, GA 4.1 miles away Decatur, GA 4.3 miles away Chamblee, GA 5.8 miles away Brookhaven, GA 6.5 miles away Doraville, GA 6.7 miles away Lilburn, GA 8.1 miles away Norcross, GA 8.8 miles away Dunwoody, GA 9.7 miles away