Population
Chamblee
30,369
South Laurel
27,736
Median Income
Chamblee
$81,774
South Laurel
$90,715
Home Value
Chamblee
$407,900
South Laurel
$443,100
Rent
Chamblee
$1,775
South Laurel
$1,795
Crime Rate
Chamblee
6.26
South Laurel
N/A
Cost of Living
Chamblee
145.8
South Laurel
158.5
Avg Temp
Chamblee
N/A
South Laurel
N/A
Unemployment
Chamblee
1.4%
South Laurel
6.7%
How Similar Are Chamblee & South Laurel?
South Laurel is Chamblee's #9 most similar city
4 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Chamblee
30,369
South Laurel
27,736
Both cities have similar populations — Chamblee at 30,369 and South Laurel at 27,736.
Political Leaning
Chamblee
17.1%
South Laurel
11.2%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Chamblee has a stronger Democratic lean (35% difference).
Unemployment
Chamblee
1.4%
South Laurel
6.7%
South Laurel's unemployment is significantly higher than Chamblee's — 79% difference.
Median Income
Chamblee
$81,774
South Laurel
$90,715
Both cities have similar median income — just a 10% difference.
Home Values
Chamblee
$407,900
South Laurel
$443,100
Both cities have similar home values — just a 8% difference.
Education
Chamblee
31.9%
South Laurel
28.5%
Chamblee has a 11% higher education than South Laurel.
Demographics
Chamblee
39.9%
South Laurel
14.1%
Chamblee's demographics is significantly higher than South Laurel's — 65% difference.
Cost of Living
Chamblee
145.8
South Laurel
158.5
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 8% difference.
4 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Chamblee and South Laurel share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Chamblee
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South Laurel
Chamblee leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Chamblee leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDChamblee has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,820 vs $2,246 in South Laurel (19% lower). Chamblee scores 108.1 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 132.5 in South Laurel. Chamblee has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,660 vs $2,015 in South Laurel (18% lower).
Overall Cost Index
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Living Wage (1 Adult)
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Housing Market — South Laurel leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSouth Laurel has a vacancy rate of 4.5% compared to 9.8% in Chamblee. Chamblee has a median property tax of $4,027 vs $5,238 in South Laurel (23% lower). South Laurel has a median home value of $443,100 vs $407,900 in Chamblee (8% higher).
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Vacancy Rate
Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Chamblee leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSChamblee has a unemployment rate of 1.4% compared to 6.7% in South Laurel. Chamblee has a work from home of 19.1% compared to 11.9% in South Laurel. South Laurel has a poverty rate of 11.8% compared to 18.3% in Chamblee.
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Private Sector
Government Sector
Crime & Safety
Source: FBI UCRViolent Crime Rate (per 1K)
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Assault Rate (per 1K)
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Weather & Climate
Source: NOAA / Open-MeteoAvg Annual Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
Annual Snowfall
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauChamblee has a bachelor's degree or higher of 31.9% compared to 28.5% in South Laurel. South Laurel has a high school diploma or higher of 44.8% compared to 43.0% in Chamblee.
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Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
Colleges & Universities
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSChamblee has a population of 30,369, about 1.1x the size of South Laurel (27,736). Chamblee skews younger with a median age of 33.6 vs 36.1.
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Asian
Chamblee
South Laurel
Healthcare — Chamblee leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareChamblee: 5 vs South Laurel: 4 for with emergency services. Chamblee: 2.5 vs South Laurel: 2.4 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
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Transportation & Commute — Chamblee leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSChamblee has a work from home of 19.1% compared to 11.9% in South Laurel. Chamblee: 22 min vs South Laurel: 29 min for mean commute time. South Laurel has a drive alone of 69.8% compared to 53.8% in Chamblee.
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Airports
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