Living in Druid Hills, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Druid Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Druid Hills has 8,169 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $130,139 (68% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $793,200, the median rent is $2,022/month.
Druid Hills at a glance
- Population
- 8,169
- Median age
- 39.6State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $130,139State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $793,200State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $2,022/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 83.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Druid Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 68% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Home values 162% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Druid Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Druid Hills the median home value is $793,200, 138% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,022 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,189 a month in housing costs.
Druid Hills median household income
The median household income in Druid Hills is $130,139 and the income per person is $92,011. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Druid Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,930
- Owner-occupied
- 57.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.4%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.22
Druid Hills demographics
- Population
- 8,169
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 14.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 3,599
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Druid Hills ›
Education in Druid Hills
83.8% of adults 25 and older in Druid Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 46.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Druid Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 25.2%
- Drive alone
- 60.7%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 8.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
Druid Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Druid Hills | 8,169 | $130,139 | $793,200 | $2,022 |
| Decatur | 24,518 | $139,397 | $701,400 | $1,655 |
| North Druid Hills | 17,997 | $102,742 | $515,900 | $1,874 |
| North Decatur | 18,442 | $110,871 | $474,600 | $1,913 |
| Scottdale | 10,542 | $85,610 | $357,100 | $1,583 |
| Avondale Estates | 3,530 | $123,795 | $553,900 | $1,557 |
| Belvedere Park | 14,181 | $65,462 | $296,600 | $1,534 |
| Candler-McAfee | 20,905 | $64,699 | $259,300 | $1,498 |
| Brookhaven | 57,855 | $117,663 | $692,700 | $1,882 |
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What is the median household income in Druid Hills, GA?
The median household income in Druid Hills is $130,139, 68% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Druid Hills?
The median home value in Druid Hills is $793,200, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Druid Hills?
The median gross rent in Druid Hills is $2,022 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is Druid Hills, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 68% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: home values 162% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Druid Hills?
The median age in Druid Hills is 39.6 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Druid Hills?
The average commute to work in Druid Hills is 25 minutes; 25.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Druid Hills?
The unemployment rate in Druid Hills is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Druid Hills?
83.8% of adults in Druid Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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