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Is Stonecrest a Good Place to Live? Stonecrest, Georgia: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Stonecrest ranks #1155 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #477 of 524 smaller cities and #17 of 20 in Georgia. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($243,500, #113 of 524), and trails on long commutes (36 min, #507 of 524) and high poverty (16.7%, #407 of 524).
Stonecrest by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Stonecrest's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Stonecrest: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Stonecrest safe?
What is the cost of living in Stonecrest?
Stonecrest's cost of living index is 100.1, in line with the US level of 100 and #649 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,601/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $243,500.
| Measure | Stonecrest | GeorgiaGA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 100.1#649 of 1,308 | 96.3 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $243,500#375 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,601/mo#788 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.8x#506 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 29.7%#1245 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Georgia is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Stonecrest safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Stonecrest alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Stonecrest crime rate or rank it on safety. Georgia as a whole records 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Stonecrest?
The median household in Stonecrest earns $64,591, 22% below the US figure of $83,163 and 19% below Georgia ($79,991). Unemployment is 4.4% (US 4.3%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Stonecrest | GeorgiaGA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $64,591#935 of 1,312 | $79,991 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 4.4%#664 of 1,058 | 3.4% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 16.7%#961 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | 0%#663 of 1,132 | +0.9% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Georgia is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Stonecrest?
The median resident of Stonecrest is 35.7 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 31% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #756 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 56.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Stonecrest | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 35.7 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 31%#756 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 56.3% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Stonecrest's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Stonecrest to describe its public schools. 38.3% of adults are obese and 15.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Stonecrest | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 38.3%#1026 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 15.3%#1182 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 18.4%#933 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 13%#955 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Stonecrest?
The average commute in Stonecrest is 36 minutes (Georgia 29.4); 3.1% of workers take transit and 18% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Stonecrest scores 8.6 of 20 (below average walkable), #912 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 79.1°F and winters 44.9°F, with 51.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Stonecrest | GeorgiaGA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 36 min#1279 of 1,312 | 29.4 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 15.3%#1226 of 1,312 | 11.3% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 64.8% | 71.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.1% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 18% | 14.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.6#912 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Georgia is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | 31.7 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 58.8 | 33.5 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 67 | 40.3 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 75.6 | 47.3 | 3.8 |
| May | 83.1 | 56.4 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 89 | 65.4 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 91.8 | 69.1 | 4.4 |
| Aug | 90.9 | 68.4 | 4.6 |
| Sep | 85.2 | 61.7 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 74.7 | 49.6 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 64.2 | 38.8 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 56.2 | 34.2 | 4.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Mcdonough 5 Ene.
| Measure | Stonecrest | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 62°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 79.1°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 44.9°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 51.2 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Mcdonough 5 Ene.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Stonecrest?
DeKalb County's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 58% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts DeKalb County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, ice storm, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 89% of US counties.
| Measure | Stonecrest | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 47#731 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.1%#183 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for DeKalb County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, DeKalb County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.0062% | 71% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0012% | 64% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0035% | 62% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0064% | 42% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.067% | 31% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Stonecrest compare with similar-size cities?
Stonecrest is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #477 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 60,501.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonecrest, GAPop. 60,501 | #1155 | 46.5 | $64,591 | $1,601/mo | no data | 36 min |
| White Plains, NYPop. 60,666 | #52 | 70.8 | $110,763 | $2,269/mo | 115 | 27.4 min |
| Meriden, CTPop. 60,545 | #599 | 56.7 | $71,253 | $1,294/mo | 153 | 23 min |
| San Rafael, CAPop. 60,433 | #501 | 58.0 | $119,435 | $2,377/mo | 365 | 25.3 min |
| Taunton, MAPop. 60,433 | #611 | 56.5 | $79,283 | $1,324/mo | 386 | 29.3 min |
| Euless, TXPop. 60,421 | #653 | 55.8 | $82,167 | $1,690/mo | 159 | 24.8 min |
| North Miami, FLPop. 60,344 | #1156 | 46.5 | $57,188 | $1,702/mo | part year | 31.8 min |
| Great Falls, MTPop. 60,329 | #997 | 50.1 | $63,373 | $900/mo | 631 | 14.9 min |
| Owensboro, KYPop. 60,302 | #908 | 51.6 | $56,357 | $905/mo | 413 | 17.1 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Stonecrest compare with the rest of Georgia?
Stonecrest ranks #17 of the 20 Georgia cities we track, with a score of 46.5 against Georgia's statewide 55.4. Its households earn 19% below the Georgia median.
| City | Rank in GA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek, GAPop. 81,988 | #1 | 73.4 | $160,093 | $2,257/mo | 40 |
| Alpharetta, GAPop. 66,855 | #2 | 70.6 | $147,612 | $1,948/mo | 220 |
| Roswell, GAPop. 92,621 | #3 | 69.2 | $128,654 | $1,810/mo | 111 |
| Sandy Springs, GAPop. 107,087 | #4 | 68.0 | $104,340 | $1,870/mo | 114 |
| Dunwoody, GAPop. 51,758 | #5 | 67.1 | $121,903 | $1,859/mo | 162 |
| Brookhaven, GAPop. 57,855 | #6 | 65.4 | $117,663 | $1,882/mo | 265 |
| Smyrna, GAPop. 56,633 | #7 | 64.8 | $100,061 | $1,739/mo | 240 |
| Marietta, GAPop. 62,263 | #8 | 60.9 | $72,725 | $1,586/mo | 291 |
| Atlanta, GAPop. 505,268 | #9 | 58.3 | $85,652 | $1,711/mo | 736 |
| Gainesville, GAPop. 45,032 | #10 | 55.2 | $66,974 | $1,299/mo | 404 |
| Athens, GAPop. 127,345 | #11 | 54.2 | $52,974 | $1,219/mo | 352 |
| South Fulton, GAPop. 110,471 | #12 | 53.9 | $82,324 | $1,702/mo | 477 |
| Warner Robins, GAPop. 82,990 | #13 | 53.9 | $66,970 | $1,212/mo | 513 |
| Savannah, GAPop. 147,898 | #14 | 51.9 | $57,137 | $1,382/mo | county/metro |
| Columbus, GAPop. 203,711 | #15 | 51.4 | $58,073 | $1,106/mo | 366 |
| Valdosta, GAPop. 55,252 | #16 | 46.6 | $45,925 | $1,054/mo | 477 |
| Stonecrest, GAPop. 60,501 | #17 | 46.5 | $64,591 | $1,601/mo | no data |
| Augusta, GAPop. 201,528 | #18 | 45.9 | $55,485 | $1,142/mo | 547 |
| Macon, GAPop. 156,578 | #19 | 40.3 | $51,234 | $1,066/mo | 1,293 |
| Albany, GAPop. 67,224 | #20 | 39.5 | $47,240 | $931/mo | 1,485 |
All 20 Georgia cities we track, by overall score. Georgia statewide: median income $79,991, violent crime 296.9 per 100,000.
How is Stonecrest's score calculated?
Stonecrest scores 46.5 out of 100, #1155 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Georgia's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 21% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Stonecrest. Similar-size median 55.5.
45.8 - HealthCity data · 17% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Stonecrest. Similar-size median 58.9.
38.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 14% of score
Stonecrest's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
68.1 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Stonecrest. Similar-size median 56.1.
37.5 - GrowthCity data · 10% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Stonecrest. Similar-size median 42.4.
39.8 - TransportationCity data · 10% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Stonecrest. Similar-size median 50.0.
43.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 10% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Stonecrest's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
40.0 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
67.3 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Stonecrest alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Stonecrest.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Stonecrest's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Stonecrest has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Stonecrest
Is Stonecrest, GA a good place to live?
Stonecrest ranks #1155 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #477 of 524 smaller cities and #17 of 20 in Georgia. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($243,500, #113 of 524), and trails on long commutes (36 min, #507 of 524) and high poverty (16.7%, #407 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Stonecrest?
Stonecrest's cost of living index is 100.1, in line with the US level of 100 and #649 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,601/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $243,500.
Is Stonecrest safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Stonecrest alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Stonecrest crime rate or rank it on safety. Georgia as a whole records 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Stonecrest?
The median household in Stonecrest earns $64,591, 22% below the US figure of $83,163 and 19% below Georgia ($79,991). Unemployment is 4.4% (US 4.3%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Stonecrest?
Median rent in Stonecrest is $1,601/mo (Census), #788 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 29.7% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Stonecrest?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Stonecrest is $243,500, #375 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Stonecrest?
We have too few school records for Stonecrest to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Stonecrest?
The average commute is 36 minutes, #1279 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 29.4 minutes across Georgia. 15.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Stonecrest?
Stonecrest averages 62°F over the year, 79.1°F in summer and 44.9°F in winter, with 51.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Stonecrest walkable?
Stonecrest scores 8.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #912 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Stonecrest at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts DeKalb County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, ice storm, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 89% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Stonecrest?
DeKalb County's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 58% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Stonecrest?
Stonecrest has 60,501 residents. The median resident of Stonecrest is 35.7 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 31% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #756 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 56.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Stonecrest compare with the rest of Georgia?
Stonecrest ranks #17 of the 20 Georgia cities we track, with a score of 46.5 against Georgia's statewide 55.4. Its households earn 19% below the Georgia median.
What cities are similar in size to Stonecrest?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Stonecrest's population of 60,501 are White Plains, NY (#52 overall), Meriden, CT (#599 overall), San Rafael, CA (#501 overall), Taunton, MA (#611 overall), and Euless, TX (#653 overall). Stonecrest is #1155.