What are the schools like in Lithonia, GA?

Lithonia 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 Lithonia?

The median household income in Lithonia, GA is $45,431 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Lithonia, GA?

Lithonia has an average high temperature of 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Lithonia, GA affordable or expensive?

Lithonia's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lithonia is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $166,500 and the median rent is $1,086 per month.

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

Lithonia has a violent crime rate of 351.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2619.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lithonia, GA a Good Place to Live?

Lithonia is a small town of 2,614 in Georgia, with a median household income of $45,431 and a 7.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Lithonia stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lithonia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lithonia 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

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

Metric	Lithonia, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$166,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,086	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	28.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,431	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Lithonia's violent crime rate is 351.8 per 100,000 residents — 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

351.8 /100k

Property Crime

2619.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Lithonia, 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	24.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lithonia sees average highs of 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 51.2 inches of annual precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lithonia, GA
Average High — January	51.9°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	51.2"
Annual Snowfall	1.3"

Demographics

Metric	Lithonia, GA	National Avg
Population	2,614	—
Median Age	33.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	3.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	81.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.2%	18.9%
Asian	5.9%	6.3%
Under 18	32.8%	22.2%
65 and over	7.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Lithonia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lithonia, GA affordable or expensive?

Lithonia's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lithonia roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $166,500 and median rent is $1,086/month.

What is the crime rate in Lithonia, GA?

Lithonia's violent crime rate is 351.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2619.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lithonia?

Public schools in Lithonia 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. 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lithonia, GA a good place to live?

Lithonia, GA has a population of 2,614, a median household income of $45,431, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. 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 Lithonia?

Lithonia averages 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.2 inches with about 1.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lithonia?

The population of Lithonia, Georgia is 2,614 with a median age of 33.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lithonia?

Key numbers for living in Lithonia: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $166,500, median household income $45,431, crime index 105 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lithonia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.