What are the schools like in Chamblee, GA?

Chamblee is served primarily by DeKalb County. The district operates 82 elementary schools, 22 middle schools, and 23 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Chamblee?

The median household income in Chamblee, GA is $76,682 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Chamblee, GA?

Chamblee has an average high temperature of 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Chamblee, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Chamblee, GA affordable or expensive?

Chamblee's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Chamblee is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $395,900 and the median rent is $1,693 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Chamblee, GA?

Chamblee has a violent crime rate of 626.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3553.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Chamblee, GA a Good Place to Live?

Chamblee is a small city of 29,980 in Georgia, with a median household income of $76,682 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Chamblee stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Chamblee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Chamblee city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Chamblee's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Chamblee costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Chamblee, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$395,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,693	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	39.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,682	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Chamblee's violent crime rate is 626.1 per 100,000 residents — 65% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

626.1 /100k

Property Crime

3553.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Chamblee is served primarily by DeKalb County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Chamblee, GA	National Avg
School District	DeKalb County	—
Elementary Schools	82	—
Middle Schools	22	—
High Schools	23	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chamblee sees average highs of 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 51.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Chamblee, GA
Average High — January	51.9°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	51.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Chamblee, GA	National Avg
Population	29,980	—
Median Age	33.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.1%	18.9%
Asian	9.7%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	8.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Chamblee

Chamblee, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

30341 30345

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chamblee, GA affordable or expensive?

Chamblee's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Chamblee roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $395,900 and median rent is $1,693/month.

What is the crime rate in Chamblee, GA?

Chamblee's violent crime rate is 626.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3553.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Chamblee?

Public schools in Chamblee are operated by DeKalb County. The district has 82 elementary, 22 middle, and 23 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 49.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Chamblee, GA a good place to live?

Chamblee, GA has a population of 29,980, a median household income of $76,682, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Chamblee?

Chamblee averages 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.4 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Chamblee?

Chamblee, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 30341, 30345.

What is the population of Chamblee?

The population of Chamblee, Georgia is 29,980 with a median age of 33.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chamblee?

Key numbers for living in Chamblee: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $395,900, median household income $76,682, crime index 167 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chamblee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.