The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30088 sells for about $247,000, or $134 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.7%), a market in balance. Homes take about 53 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,598 a month.
ZIP 30088 — Stone Mountain
The 30088 residential market remains balanced, characterized by a median sale price of $247,000 as of October 1, 2026, and inventory levels resting at 3.8 months of supply. While year-over-year pricing has seen a slight decline (-0.7%), transaction pace has stabilized with homes under contract in a median of 53 days. The market remains accessible relative to regional norms, with steady demand sustained by local affordability.
Primarily suited for family buyers seeking affordability within the metro area and investors targeting stable yield in a balanced, mature market.
Median prices moved down 0.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 53 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
30% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95.1% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.7% · poverty 11.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 30088, DeKalb County GA
Localized crime reporting trends in Stone Mountain indicate standard urban-fringe volatility. Prospective residents should review specific neighborhood-level precinct reports as regional comparisons often fluctuate.
The area is served by DeKalb County Public Schools, with educational outcomes and school-quality characterizations varying significantly by specific attendance zone.
The region faces a relatively moderate natural-hazard risk, with ice storms, lightning, and cold waves identified as primary hazards. Portions of the ZIP are subject to high flood risk (FEMA Zone AE).
Development momentum is largely tied to infill residential activity and the ongoing commercial revitalization of the Stone Mountain corridor. Major corporate infrastructure remains centered in the broader Atlanta metro core.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Georgia) — Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the property; the state standard exemption is $2,000, which is subtracted from the assessed value before the millage rate is applied. State (Georgia) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Taxable tangible property is assessed at 40 percent of its fair market value. The formula for tax due is: ((Fair Market Value * 0.40) - Exemptions) * Millage Rate.
Commute profile centers on highway access (US-78/I-285) toward the Atlanta employment core, with average transit times influenced by peak-hour congestion.
Proximity to Stone Mountain Park provides extensive regional recreation, including trails, golf, and lake access, supplemented by local neighborhood parks and shopping centers.
Rental market depth is supported by a significant share of single-family rentals and multi-family units. Occupancy remains steady with consistent demand.
Industry mix is largely service-oriented, retail, and government/education, typical of the DeKalb County labor market.
Commute profile centers on highway access (US-78/I-285) toward the Atlanta employment core, with average transit times influenced by peak-hour congestion.
Focus on residential densification and retail-commercial improvements along major thoroughfares such as S. Hairston Rd.
Parcels may be subject to DeKalb County school district and specialized hospital or municipal utility district levies where applicable.
Property insurance posture reflects the moderate natural hazard risk profile, with coastal/flood-adjacent areas impacting premiums.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 30088 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Extensive regional recreation area featuring trails, lake access, and golf.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).