How many renters in Clarkston, GA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.1% (±9.5 points) of renting households in Clarkston, GA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.1% (±9.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.8% (±7.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.2% (±4.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Clarkston
| Share of income spent on rent | Clarkston | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.8% (±3.7 points) | 8.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.0% (±3.1 points) | 10.2% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.2% (±2.8 points) | 12.4% | 12.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.8% (±5.2 points) | 10.4% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.3% (±5.8 points) | 9.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.8% (±7.5 points) | 48.9% | 43.4% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Clarkston against DeKalb County, its state and the nation
| Clarkston | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.1% (±9.5 points) | 58.5% (±1.8 points) | 52.4% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.8% (±7.5 points) | 48.9% (±1.5 points) | 43.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.2% (±4.5 points) | 34.4% (±0.8 points) | 31.3% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,661 (±$5,207) | $54,357 (±$1,609) | $49,820 (±$493) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,422 (±$61) | $1,692 (±$12) | $1,393 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Clarkston, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from DeKalb County (58.5%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (52.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In DeKalb County, Clarkston ranks 7 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 100 of 594.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Clarkston
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston | — | 63.1% (±9.5 points) | — |
| Scottdale | 1.9 mi | 46.9% (±10.6 points) | Lower |
| Pine Lake | 2.6 mi | 45.9% (±36.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Decatur | 2.7 mi | 56.5% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tucker | 3.2 mi | 72.1% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avondale Estates | 3.4 mi | 63.5% (±27.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stone Mountain | 4.1 mi | 74.3% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Decatur | 4.3 mi | 44.7% (±7.7 points) | Lower |
| Belvedere Park | 4.6 mi | 66.5% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Scottdale, GA (46.9%), Decatur, GA (44.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stone Mountain | 74.3% (±14.6 points) |
| 2 | Doraville | 72.5% (±14.6 points) |
| 3 | Tucker | 72.1% (±8.8 points) |
| 4 | Redan | 68.9% (±10.2 points) |
| 5 | Belvedere Park | 66.5% (±9.8 points) |
| 6 | Avondale Estates | 63.5% (±27.6 points) |
| 7 | Clarkston | 63.1% (±9.5 points) |
| 8 | Panthersville | 62.3% (±11.6 points) |
| 9 | Gresham Park | 60.1% (±17.1 points) |
| 10 | Stonecrest | 59.8% (±9.4 points) |
| 11 | North Decatur | 56.5% (±8.6 points) |
| 12 | Candler-McAfee | 55.5% (±12.6 points) |
| 13 | Druid Hills | 52.6% (±12.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in DeKalb County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Clarkston
Are renters in Clarkston rent-burdened?
63.1% of renting households in Clarkston pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Clarkston spend on rent?
The median renting household in Clarkston, GA spends 36.2% (±4.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarkston city, Georgia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarkston city, Georgia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarkston city, Georgia
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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