City safety & data profile

Candler-McAfeeGA

Candler-McAfee, GA is a 23K-resident city in DeKalb County with a median household income of $64,699.

DeKalb County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Candler-McAfee, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Candler-McAfee has a population larger than 51% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $259,300.

Data updated 2026-07-20

23K
Population
Top 49%
By size
$64,699
Median income
$259,300
Median home
14.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Candler-McAfee

Candler-McAfee posts a median household income higher than 29% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 71%
by median income, US cities

Where Candler-McAfee income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$64,699 Bottom 29% higher than 29% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. GA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Candler-McAfee, GA beyond the headline numbers

Candler-McAfee sits inside DeKalb County, Georgia, at roughly 33.73°N, -84.27°W. Population 23,025, $64,699 median household income. Median home value $259,300, median rent $1,498. Poverty rate 14.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Candler-McAfee's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 45.2%, then short sleep duration at 40.8%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Candler-McAfee from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
23,025
Candler-McAfee
Median Income
$64,699
-5% vs avg
Median Home Value
$259,300
+14% vs avg
Median Age
43
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (DeKalb County) - Candler-McAfee's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
765K+9%
Median Income
$80,644+59%
Median Home Value
$357,800+112%
Poverty Rate
13.7%-28%
Unemployment
6.4%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Candler-McAfee, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,498/mo
Poverty Rate
14.7% +4% vs avg
Unemployment 12.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 29.5%
Work From Home 21.2%
Public Transit 5.3%

Population

White 16.1%
African American 73.2%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
45.2%
Short Sleep Duration
40.8%
Obesity
36.5%
Physical Inactivity
27.5%
Diabetes
17.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
17%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.9%
Current Smoking
13.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.4%
Binge Drinking
12.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52.9%
Annual Checkup 81.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
5%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Candler-McAfee, GA? ▼
Candler-McAfee, GA has a population of 23,025 people, located in DeKalb County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Candler-McAfee? ▼
The median household income in Candler-McAfee, GA is $64,699 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.7%.
What is the median home value in Candler-McAfee? ▼
The median home value in Candler-McAfee, GA is $259,300. Median rent is $1,498/month.
What are the top health concerns in Candler-McAfee? ▼
The top health indicators in Candler-McAfee include High Blood Pressure (45.2%), Short Sleep Duration (40.8%), Obesity (36.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Candler-McAfee? ▼
The median age in Candler-McAfee, GA is 43 years. 29.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Candler-McAfee, GA is located in DeKalb County, Georgia. With a population of 23K and a $64,699 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Candler-McAfee area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Candler-McAfee's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (DeKalb County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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