What are the schools like in Tucker, GA?

Tucker 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 Tucker?

The median household income in Tucker, GA is $80,311 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Tucker, GA?

Tucker has an average high temperature of 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Tucker, GA affordable or expensive?

Tucker's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tucker is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $331,100 and the median rent is $1,366 per month.

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

Tucker 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 Tucker, GA a Good Place to Live?

Tucker is a small city of 36,994 in Georgia, with a median household income of $80,311 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Tucker stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

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

All Tucker 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

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

Metric	Tucker, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$331,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,366	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,311	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Tucker'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

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

Metric	Tucker, 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	46.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tucker sees average highs of 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 51.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tucker, GA
Average High — January	51.9°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	51.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Tucker, GA	National Avg
Population	36,994	—
Median Age	43.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	47.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	36.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.4%	18.9%
Asian	6.1%	6.3%
Under 18	19.1%	22.2%
65 and over	19.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Clarkston, GA 3 mi Stone Mountain, GA 3 mi Pine Lake, GA 4 mi Mountain Park, GA 4 mi Lilburn, GA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Tucker

Tucker, GA is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

30084 30087 30083

Tucker vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tucker, GA affordable or expensive?

Tucker's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Tucker roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $331,100 and median rent is $1,366/month.

What is the crime rate in Tucker, GA?

Tucker'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 Tucker?

Public schools in Tucker 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. 46.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tucker, GA a good place to live?

Tucker, GA has a population of 36,994, a median household income of $80,311, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. 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 Tucker?

Tucker averages 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.8 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tucker?

Tucker, GA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 30084, 30087, 30083.

What is the population of Tucker?

The population of Tucker, Georgia is 36,994 with a median age of 43.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tucker?

Key numbers for living in Tucker: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $331,100, median household income $80,311, 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 Tucker side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.