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Clarkston, Georgia

Introduction to Clarkston, Georgia

Located in De Kalb county, Clarkston, Georgia, is 9 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is in the Atlanta area. There are 7,231 residents living in Clarkston.

Clarkston History

The origin of the city of Clarkston can be traced back to the 1830s, when Georgia Railroad constructed a rail line through the area. It connected the merchants of Athens with the outlets in South Carolina and Augusta. The community was originally named 'New Siding', in honor of Jake New, who was a section foreman working for the Georgia Railroad. The city of Clarkston was officially incorporated into the state in the year 1882. It was named 'Clarkston' in honor of W. W. Clark, a Director of the Georgia Railroad and the Covington Railroad.

Clarkston and nearby Attractions

  • Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
  • Braves Museum & Hall of Fame
  • Stone Mountain Park
  • Margaret Mitchell House and Museum
  • Panola Mountain State Park
  • Root House Museum

Things To Do In Clarkston

The city of Clarkston is home to several museums such as the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Braves Museum & Hall of Fame, Southeastern Railway Museum, Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, and Gwinnett History Museum. It is also home to golf courses such as the Little Mountain Golf Course, Heritage Golf Club, and Charlie Yates Golf Course. The city also houses Georgia's Stone Mountain State Park, Crowley Family Mausoleum, Malibu Grand Prix Family Entertainment Center, and Atlanta Botanical Gardens. The Zoo Tavern, Zoo Atlanta, and Georgia Aquarium are ideal destinations for a trip with family and friends.

Clarkston Transportation

The closest major international airport is The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport.

Clarkston Higher Education

Higher education is available at DeKalb Technical College, Clark Atlanta University, Emory University, and Georgia State University.

High Points

Clarkston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyClarkston Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Clarkston Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 14%Clarkston College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Clarkston Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Clarkston, GA

Comparing Clarkston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men59
Well-Paid Single Women47
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income37
People Above Poverty26
People in Middle Class or Better26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work23
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes72
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime23

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