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DeKalb County, GA distress map: where homes are under pressure

10,789 of 221,093 homes in DeKalb County, GA (48.8 per 1,000) have a distress signal: unpaid property tax, a foreclosure filing, an open code case or a vacant-building case. The map shows where they cluster. Counts only, no owners or addresses.

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10,789homes with a distress signal
48.8per 1,000 homes
10,230with unpaid property tax

Where it is highest

  1. 30021, Clarkston
    74 per 1,000 homes
  2. 30058, Lithonia
    65.1 per 1,000 homes
  3. 30316, Atlanta
    64.1 per 1,000 homes
  4. 30072, Pine Lake
    64 per 1,000 homes
  5. 30032, Decatur
    60.6 per 1,000 homes

Homes with a signal per 1,000 homes

300303003230033300343003830058300833031930338
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Fewer homes with a signal
  1. 0–25
  2. 25–38
  3. 38–51
  4. 51–69
  5. 69+
More (per 1,000 homes)

Squares with fewer than 30 homes are left blank. Counts under 5 print as 'fewer than 5'. Homes without a reliable map position (0.0%) are left out.

ZIP codes with the highest share

ZIPs with at least 300 homes, highest rate first.
ZIPAreaHomesWith a signalPer 1,000
30021Clarkston2,85221174
30058Lithonia19,5031,27065.1
30316Atlanta9,19358964.1
30072Pine Lake3442264
30032Decatur14,84189960.6
30035Decatur6,81840859.8
30002Avondale Estates2,21112657
30034Decatur15,08182054.4
30079Scottdale1,3417253.7
30088Stone Mountain8,47245053.1
30038Lithonia14,06374452.9
30083Stone Mountain14,29771750.2
30317Atlanta5,23125448.6
30306Atlanta2,69313048.3
30324Atlanta1,7678347

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How the map is built

  • A signal is any of: unpaid property tax, a foreclosure filing, an open code case, or a vacant-building case. A home with two is counted once.
  • The base is homes (residential parcels with a reliable position on the map).
  • No owner, address or parcel is shown. Squares under 30 homes are blank so no single home stands out.
  • The map compares places inside one county. It is not a rating of neighbourhoods and not investment advice.

Questions

What does the map show?

Each square is a patch of the county. Its colour is the number of homes with a distress signal per 1,000 homes there. A signal is any of: unpaid property tax, a foreclosure filing, an open code case or a vacant-building case.

Does a dark square mean a bad neighbourhood?

No. It means more owners are under pressure with their property in that patch. That can mean more chances to buy at a fair price and also more risk. Check values and local rules before you act.

Can I see who owns the homes?

No. The map is built from counts. A square needs at least 30 homes to be drawn, counts under 5 print as 'fewer than 5', and no owner or address is shown.

Can I use it in an article?

Yes. Use the embed code on this page or link to it and name LeadCounty as the source.

How we make these guides

Written by the LeadCounty editorial and data team from official county, court and state sources and our own weekly counts. We name the office behind every number, say what we cannot see, and fix mistakes when you tell us. See our editorial standards and methodology. General information, not legal or financial advice. Refreshed weekly.

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