Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
33%
Over 65
7%
Clarkston, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,080
Population
14,280
Renter Mix
81% Rent
A vibrant Atlanta suburb, Clarkston is a fusion of culture
Multicultural
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Walkable
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Small Business
Clarkston is located in DeKalb County near Stone Mountain Park and Georgia State University Perimeter Campus. A melting pot of culture, residents of Clarkston enjoy a diverse selection of restaurants and small businesses.
Within this vibrant Atlanta suburb, you’ll discover numerous ethnic supermarkets plus convenient access points to the Stone Mountain Trail. In addition to an extremely walkable community, locals adore the affordable apartment homes.
Refugee Coffee Company is a local gem in Clarkston with great coffee and an even better message of empowerment. When you live here, you’re close to Interstate 285, MARTA rail stations, and Northlake Mall.
Explore the City
Trails run deep in Friendship Forest.
Georgia State University - Clarkston Campus is the heart of the academic scene in Clarkston.
Brockett Pub House & Grill is a great place for a quick lunch in Clarkston.
Several food trucks offering unique cuisines can be found in Clarkston.
Apartments are common in Clarkston.
The Friendship Forest entrance sign bids you welcome.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,286
Average: $60,651
Education
3,466
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,371
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Clarkston has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
81%
Non-Renters
19%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Clarkston, GA is $751 for a studio, $1,080 for one bedroom, $1,247 for two bedrooms, and $1,484 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clarkston has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,080/month
798 Sq Ft
House
$2,076/month
1,398 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Clarkston, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Indian Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
965 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
756 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,384 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Forty Oaks Nature Preserve
- Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
- Glenn Creek Nature Preserve
- Bradley Observatory
- South River Watershed Alliance
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.