Tucker

Shopping in Downtown Tucker
Aerial view of downtown
Tucker Brewing Company is a popular destination

Tucker, GA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,308

Population

37,267

Renter Mix

38% Rent

Community events and local businesses run this charming Atlanta suburb

Suburban Parks Small Business Commuter Shopping

Nestled 15 miles northeast of Downtown Atlanta in the suburbs, the city of Tucker prides itself on its supportive community, welcoming environment, and amenities. Many small businesses, including services, restaurants, and shops, make this part of town so unique and charming. A part of DeKalb County, this town believes in community organizations, seasonal festivals, and commercial development.

Locals look forward to the many city events that happen in the square along Main Street, including Tucker Days and the Taste of Tucker. Henderson Park is a place where residents can enjoy a large green space, playground, and sports field. And if you’re a history buff, hiker, or lover of the outdoors, you’ll be happy to hear that Tucker is just north of Stone Mountain Park, one of Georgia’s most popular attractions. In fact, this historic site is the most visited destination in the state, and it’s a stone’s throw from town.

Locals enjoy the wooded residential streets, friendly community, and the surprisingly affordable apartments, houses, and condos available for rent. Interstate 285 puts residents in a premier location for commuting, but Tucker has plenty to offer on its own without even having to leave town, like the expansive Northlake Mall off of Briarcliff Road.

Explore the City

Shopping in Downtown Tucker

Aerial view of downtown

Tucker Brewing Company is a popular destination

Henderson Park community garden

Walking trail in Probst Park

Sidewalk cafe in Downtown Tucker

Demographics

Median Household Income

$80,446

Average: $104,359

Education

14,435

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

18,892

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

42 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

21%

Housing Distribution

Tucker has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Tucker, GA is $1,083 for a studio, $1,318 for one bedroom, $1,549 for two bedrooms, and $1,911 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tucker has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,318/month
771 Sq Ft
House
$2,414/month
1,704 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,225/month
673 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,966/month
1,412 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Tucker, GA

Schools

Livsey Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

358 Students

Brockett Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

416 Students

Idlewood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

944 Students

Midvale Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

437 Students

Nesbit Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,206 Students

Tucker Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,197 Students

Tucker High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,579 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lucky Shoals Park
  • Lions Club Park
  • Forty Oaks Nature Preserve
  • Graves Park
  • Stone Mountain State Memorial Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

Top Apartments in Tucker

Houses for Rent in Tucker

Property Management Companies in Tucker, GA

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 February 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.