Atlanta metro, GA relocation guide
Moving to Clarkston, GA
$334,000Median listing price
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About Clarkston
Clarkston is a small city in DeKalb County, about 10 miles east of downtown Atlanta. Its 2020 U.S. census population was 14,756.
Home prices in Clarkston
The median listing price in Clarkston is $334,000.
Top places in Clarkston
- Downtown Clarkston's small-town main street
- The Clarkston Community Center
- Forty Oaks Nature Preserve
- Refuge Coffee Co. and the city's international eateries
- Nearby: the Kensington MARTA station and Stone Mountain's trails
Commuting from Clarkston
- Roughly 10 miles east of downtown Atlanta; typically 20–30 minutes by car via US-78 or I-285. No MARTA rail station inside the city; the Kensington Blue Line station is about 2 miles east, and MARTA bus routes serve the area.
Schools in Clarkston
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.
Clarkston FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Clarkston, GA?
The median listing price in Clarkston is $334,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Clarkston, GA?
Roughly 10 miles east of downtown Atlanta; typically 20–30 minutes by car via US-78 or I-285. No MARTA rail station inside the city; the Kensington Blue Line station is about 2 miles east, and MARTA bus routes serve the area. - Which school district serves Clarkston, GA?
Clarkston 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.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.