What are the schools like in Panthersville, GA?

Panthersville 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 Panthersville?

The median household income in Panthersville, GA is $48,876 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Panthersville, GA?

Panthersville has an average high temperature of 54.0°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Panthersville, GA affordable or expensive?

Panthersville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Panthersville is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $174,600 and the median rent is $1,151 per month.

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

Panthersville has a violent crime rate of 694.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3064.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Panthersville, GA a Good Place to Live?

Panthersville is a small town of 9,197 in Georgia, with a median household income of $48,876 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

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

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

All Panthersville 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

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

Metric	Panthersville, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$174,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,151	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,876	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Panthersville's violent crime rate is 694.6 per 100,000 residents — 83% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

694.6 /100k

Property Crime

3064.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Panthersville, 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	25.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Panthersville sees average highs of 54.0°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 53.2 inches of annual precipitation and 2.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Panthersville, GA
Average High — January	54.0°F
Average High — July	90.1°F
Annual Precipitation	53.2"
Annual Snowfall	2.2"

Demographics

Metric	Panthersville, GA	National Avg
Population	9,197	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	5.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	92.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	20.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Candler-McAfee, GA 1 mi Gresham Park, GA 2 mi Belvedere Park, GA 3 mi Avondale Estates, GA 4 mi Decatur, GA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Panthersville

Panthersville, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30034

Panthersville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Panthersville, GA affordable or expensive?

Panthersville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Panthersville roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $174,600 and median rent is $1,151/month.

What is the crime rate in Panthersville, GA?

Panthersville's violent crime rate is 694.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3064.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Panthersville?

Public schools in Panthersville 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. 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Panthersville, GA a good place to live?

Panthersville, GA has a population of 9,197, a median household income of $48,876, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. 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 Panthersville?

Panthersville averages 54.0°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.2 inches with about 2.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Panthersville?

Panthersville, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30034.

What is the population of Panthersville?

The population of Panthersville, Georgia is 9,197 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Panthersville?

Key numbers for living in Panthersville: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $174,600, median household income $48,876, crime index 168 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Panthersville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.