Atlanta metro, GA relocation guide
Moving to Stone Mountain, GA
$282,000Median listing price
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About Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain is a city in DeKalb County, about 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta, named for the massive quartz monzonite dome at its doorstep. Its 2020 U.S. census population was 6,701.
Home prices in Stone Mountain
The median listing price in Stone Mountain is $282,000.
Top places in Stone Mountain
- Stone Mountain Park — the mountain, carving, lakes, and trails
- Historic Stone Mountain Village's Main Street shops and restaurants
- The park's seasonal events: laser shows, festivals, and the railroad
- Nearby: the Arabia Mountain PATH
- Nearby: downtown Tucker and the Kensington MARTA station
Commuting from Stone Mountain
- Roughly 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta; typically 25–35 minutes by car via US-78 or I-285. No MARTA rail service; the Kensington Blue Line station is about 5 miles west, and MARTA bus routes serve the area.
Schools in Stone Mountain
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.
Stone Mountain FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Stone Mountain, GA?
The median listing price in Stone Mountain is $282,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Stone Mountain, GA?
Roughly 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta; typically 25–35 minutes by car via US-78 or I-285. No MARTA rail service; the Kensington Blue Line station is about 5 miles west, and MARTA bus routes serve the area. - Which school district serves Stone Mountain, GA?
Stone Mountain 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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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.