Living in Dunwoody, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dunwoody · Census data 2020–2024
Dunwoody has 51,758 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $121,903 (58% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $602,900, the median rent is $1,859/month.
Dunwoody at a glance
- Population
- 51,758
- Median age
- 37State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $121,903State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $602,900State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,859/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 56.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Dunwoody a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 58% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 99% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Dunwoody
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dunwoody the median home value is $602,900, 81% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,859 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,675 a month in housing costs.
Dunwoody median household income
The median household income in Dunwoody is $121,903 and the income per person is $72,129. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Dunwoody: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23,491
- Owner-occupied
- 56.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.8%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.43
Dunwoody demographics
- Population
- 51,758
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 21,225
- Foreign-born
- 22.5%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dunwoody ›
Education in Dunwoody
72.2% of adults 25 and older in Dunwoody have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 32.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dunwoody
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 33.9%
- Drive alone
- 55.1%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Dunwoody vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunwoody | 51,758 | $121,903 | $602,900 | $1,859 |
| Sandy Springs | 107,087 | $104,340 | $619,800 | $1,870 |
| Doraville | 11,134 | $67,235 | $331,900 | $1,868 |
| Chamblee | 30,895 | $84,452 | $432,800 | $1,859 |
| Peachtree Corners | 42,373 | $82,139 | $484,700 | $1,701 |
| Brookhaven | 57,855 | $117,663 | $692,700 | $1,882 |
| Norcross | 18,007 | $75,266 | $403,400 | $1,715 |
| Roswell | 92,621 | $128,654 | $567,100 | $1,810 |
| Berkeley Lake | 2,597 | $165,909 | $718,300 | $2,267 |
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What is the median household income in Dunwoody, GA?
The median household income in Dunwoody is $121,903, 58% 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 Dunwoody?
The median home value in Dunwoody is $602,900, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Dunwoody?
The median gross rent in Dunwoody is $1,859 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Dunwoody, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 58% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 99% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Dunwoody?
The median age in Dunwoody is 37 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Dunwoody?
The average commute to work in Dunwoody is 25 minutes; 33.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dunwoody?
The unemployment rate in Dunwoody is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dunwoody?
72.2% of adults in Dunwoody 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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