Moving to Candler-McAfee, GA

About Candler-McAfee

Candler-McAfee is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in DeKalb County, about 10 miles east of downtown Atlanta and just south of Decatur. Its 2020 U.S. census population was 22,468.

Home prices in Candler-McAfee

The median listing price in Candler-McAfee is $309,500.

Top places in Candler-McAfee

• The established mid-century subdivisions (Candler Road/McAfee Road corridors)
• Nearby: the Kensington MARTA station and its transit access
• Nearby: downtown Decatur's square and dining
• Nearby: the Arabia Mountain and South River trail systems to the southeast
• Nearby: East Lake Golf Club and the East Lake neighborhood

Commuting from Candler-McAfee

• Roughly 10 miles east of downtown Atlanta; typically 20–30 minutes by car via I-20 or US-278. No MARTA rail station inside the CDP; the Kensington Blue Line station is nearby to the east, and MARTA bus routes (including routes serving Columbia Drive) connect the area.

Schools in Candler-McAfee

Public schools: DeKalb County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Candler-McAfee FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Candler-McAfee, GA?
  The median listing price in Candler-McAfee is $309,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Candler-McAfee, GA?
  Roughly 10 miles east of downtown Atlanta; typically 20–30 minutes by car via I-20 or US-278. No MARTA rail station inside the CDP; the Kensington Blue Line station is nearby to the east, and MARTA bus routes (including routes serving Columbia Drive) connect the area.
• Which school district serves Candler-McAfee, GA?
  Candler-McAfee is served by DeKalb County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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