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Clarkston
  • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
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Suburb
Atlanta

Clarkston

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Clarkston is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 14,455. Clarkston is in DeKalb County. Living in Clarkston offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Clarkston there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Clarkston and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Clarkston...
    Population
    14,455
    Suburb of
    Atlanta
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $164,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,109
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      91%
    • Own
      9%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      197.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      15.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      23.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      213
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      544.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,277.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      401.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      23%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      21%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      6%
    • 65+ years
      4%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      29%
      11%
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    Working in Clarkston

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $48,643
    National
    $69,021
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