What are the schools like in Scottdale, GA?

Scottdale 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 Scottdale?

The median household income in Scottdale, GA is $73,623 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Scottdale, GA?

Scottdale has an average high temperature of 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Scottdale, GA affordable or expensive?

Scottdale's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Scottdale is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $287,300 and the median rent is $1,385 per month.

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

Scottdale 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 Scottdale, GA a Good Place to Live?

Scottdale is a small city of 10,566 in Georgia, with a median household income of $73,623 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

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

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

All Scottdale 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

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

Metric	Scottdale, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$287,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,385	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,623	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Scottdale'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

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

Metric	Scottdale, 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	49.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Scottdale sees average highs of 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 53.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Scottdale, GA
Average High — January	51.9°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	53.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Scottdale, GA	National Avg
Population	10,566	—
Median Age	32.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	32.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	27.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.4%	18.9%
Asian	22.7%	6.3%
Under 18	29.5%	22.2%
65 and over	8.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Decatur, GA 2 mi Avondale Estates, GA 2 mi Clarkston, GA 2 mi Decatur, GA 2 mi Belvedere Park, GA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Scottdale

Scottdale, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30079

Scottdale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scottdale, GA affordable or expensive?

Scottdale's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Scottdale roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $287,300 and median rent is $1,385/month.

What is the crime rate in Scottdale, GA?

Scottdale'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 Scottdale?

Public schools in Scottdale 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. 49.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Scottdale, GA a good place to live?

Scottdale, GA has a population of 10,566, a median household income of $73,623, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 Scottdale?

Scottdale averages 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.2 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Scottdale?

Scottdale, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30079.

What is the population of Scottdale?

The population of Scottdale, Georgia is 10,566 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Scottdale?

Key numbers for living in Scottdale: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $287,300, median household income $73,623, crime index 168 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Scottdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.