DeKalb County · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta · population 37,224
Where Tucker stands
Steady, no major recent move.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 19.7 price-to-rent ratio, Tucker is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Tucker has held up across the cycle: home values at $391,404 with +5.0% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Tucker's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Tucker
Tucker is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia, with an estimated population of 37,224. It anchors the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta metro area. The median home value in Tucker is $391,404 as of 2026-04, down 1.6% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +5.0% annual growth (-3.4% from the 5-year peak). Rents in Tucker average $1,655 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (-0.9%). The composite momentum score is 56 of 100 (Stable). Conditions are neither hot nor cold, so the local fit matters more than market timing.
▲ Bull case
▼ Bear case
About Tucker (Wikipedia)
Tucker is a city located in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States, located near Atlanta and was originally settled in the 1820s, and later developed as a railroad community in 1892. As of the 2020 census, Tucker had a population of 37,005. In a November 2015 referendum, by a 3:1 margin (73.94%), voters approved incorporating Tucker into a city. In March 2016, Tucker residents elected the city's first mayor and city council.
Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Playbook
Lifestyle fit matters more than market timing in a Stable market. Take your time on the home and neighborhood; the macro trend isn't urgent. Negotiate normally.
Price competitively from day one or risk a 60+ day listing. Staging, photography, and presentation matter more in Stable markets than in Hot ones.
Stable cap rates, no big appreciation story to lean on. Underwrite this as a pure cash-flow play — the math has to work on rent alone.
Local safety & alerts
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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Current weather
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Local news & community
Latest news
- Pair Of Georgia Students To Compete In 2026 Scripps National Spelling BeePatch · 1d ago
- 2697 Northforke Ct, Tucker, GA 30084Realtor.com · 5d ago
- Karen Sites Obituary (2026) – Tucker, GA – The Daily TimesLegacy · 4d ago
- Michael Thomas Obituary – Tucker, GADignity Memorial · 1w ago
- Best Buffets in Tucker, Georgia: How Magnolia Room Cafeteria Is a Hidden Gem for Southern Comfort Foodmarkets.businessinsider.com · 4w ago
- A little splash of rain doesn’t dampen ARTucker’s fundecaturish.com · 3w ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local economy & environment
Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.
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