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DeKalb County had about 774,400 residents in July 2025 (Census). Its median list price was $329,500, up 7.2% from a year earlier (Realtor.com, Sept 2026).
DeKalb was created in 1822 from parts of Henry, Gwinnett and Fayette counties. The legislature chose a site for the county seat, Decatur, in 1823. The Census estimates about 774,400 residents as of July 2025. That is up 1.3% from the April 2020 base of about 764,500. Median household income was $80,644 (Census, 2020-2024). About 17.1% of residents were born outside the U.S. I-285, I-20 and I-85 all cross the county. MARTA lists rail stations named Decatur, Avondale, East Lake, Kensington, Indian Creek, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Doraville and Dunwoody.
Fall 2026 data is mixed. The median list price was $329,500, up 7.2% from a year earlier (Realtor.com, Sept 2026). Active listings fell 14.2% to 3,136. Median days on market was 59, down 10.0% from a year earlier. About 23% of listings had a price reduction. Census data puts the median owner-occupied home value at $357,800 (Census, 2020-2024). About 58.8% of occupied homes were owner-occupied (Census, 2020-2024). County medians hide local differences, so pull comps for the exact area.
The DeKalb County School District reports 137 schools and centers and over 90,300 students. It describes itself as the 3rd largest district in Georgia, with an 81.4% graduation rate. Some addresses fall in other districts, such as City Schools of Decatur. Buyers should confirm school zoning for each address before making an offer. For commuters, the average trip to work was about 30.7 minutes in 2024 (ACS). Homes near a MARTA station can give a rail option into Atlanta and to Airport Station.
About 774,400 residents as of July 2025, up 1.3% (about 9,900 people) since April 2020 (Census Vintage 2025).
Median list price was $329,500, up 7.2% year over year, with 3,136 active listings (Realtor.com, Sept 2026).
MARTA lists rail stations named Decatur, Avondale, Kensington, Indian Creek, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Doraville and Dunwoody.
About 17.1% of residents were born outside the U.S. (ACS 2024 1-year).
Explore the Area
The county seat since 1823, with a downtown square and a MARTA rail station named Decatur. It has its own city school system.
A city in north DeKalb near I-285, with a MARTA rail station named Dunwoody.
A city in northwest DeKalb, next door to Chamblee, with a MARTA rail station named Brookhaven.
A city in north central DeKalb, northeast of Decatur and just outside I-285.
A small city in east DeKalb at the foot of Stone Mountain, next to Stone Mountain Park.
The median list price was $329,500 (Realtor.com, Sept 2026). The median value of owner-occupied homes was $357,800 (Census, 2020-2024). List prices are what sellers ask, while the Census figure is what owners say their homes are worth. They measure different things, so compare like with like.
Signals are mixed. There were 3,136 active listings, down 14.2% from a year earlier (Realtor.com, Sept 2026). Median days on market was 59, down 10.0% from a year earlier. About 23% of listings had a price reduction. Ask your agent for a neighborhood-level read.
The district reports 137 schools and centers and over 90,300 students. It calls itself the 3rd largest district in Georgia, with an 81.4% graduation rate. City Schools of Decatur is a separate district. Check school zoning for any specific address.
The average one-way commute was about 30.7 minutes for residents who travel to work (ACS 2024 1-year). MARTA rail is an option for homes near a station. Drive times vary widely with I-285 and I-20 traffic.
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