City safety & data profile

ScottdaleGA

Scottdale, GA is a 11K-resident city in DeKalb County with a median household income of $85,610.

DeKalb County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Scottdale, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Scottdale has a population larger than 4% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $357,100.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 96%
By size
$85,610
Median income
$357,100
Median home
14.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Scottdale

Scottdale posts a median household income higher than 55% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 45%
by median income, US cities

Where Scottdale income ranks nationally

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

$85,610 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Scottdale, GA beyond the headline numbers

Scottdale sits inside DeKalb County, Georgia, at roughly 33.79°N, -84.26°W. Population 10,631, $85,610 median household income. Median home value $357,100, median rent $1,583. Poverty rate 14.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Scottdale's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36%, then high blood pressure at 31.7%.

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

Population
10,631
Scottdale
Median Income
$85,610
+26% vs avg
Median Home Value
$357,100
+57% vs avg
Median Age
32.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (DeKalb County) - Scottdale'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 Scottdale, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,583/mo
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Unemployment 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 53.1%
Work From Home 20.2%
Public Transit 2.2%

Population

White 29.5%
African American 29.6%
Asian 15.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36%
High Blood Pressure
31.7%
Obesity
28.8%
Physical Inactivity
21%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.2%
Binge Drinking
15.6%
Current Smoking
11.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.1%
Diabetes
10.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59%
Annual Checkup 76.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
4%
Stroke
2.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Scottdale, GA? ▼
Scottdale, GA has a population of 10,631 people, located in DeKalb County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Scottdale? ▼
The median household income in Scottdale, GA is $85,610 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.4%.
What is the median home value in Scottdale? ▼
The median home value in Scottdale, GA is $357,100. Median rent is $1,583/month.
What are the top health concerns in Scottdale? ▼
The top health indicators in Scottdale include Short Sleep Duration (36%), High Blood Pressure (31.7%), Obesity (28.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Scottdale? ▼
The median age in Scottdale, GA is 32.4 years. 53.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Scottdale, GA is located in DeKalb County, Georgia. With a population of 11K and a $85,610 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Scottdale area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Scottdale's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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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.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.