Living in North Druid Hills, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Druid Hills · Census data 2020–2024
North Druid Hills has 17,997 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $102,742 (33% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $515,900, the median rent is $1,874/month.
North Druid Hills at a glance
- Population
- 17,997
- Median age
- 32.9State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $102,742State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $515,900State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,874/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 41.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is North Druid Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Home values 70% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in North Druid Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Druid Hills the median home value is $515,900, 55% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,874 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,698 a month in housing costs.
North Druid Hills median household income
The median household income in North Druid Hills is $102,742 and the income per person is $64,081. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in North Druid Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,052
- Owner-occupied
- 41.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.4%
- Vacant
- 17.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.12
North Druid Hills demographics
- Population
- 17,997
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 8,333
- Foreign-born
- 15.7%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Druid Hills ›
Education in North Druid Hills
75% of adults 25 and older in North Druid Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 40.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Druid Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 28.9%
- Drive alone
- 58.6%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
North Druid Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Druid Hills | 17,997 | $102,742 | $515,900 | $1,874 |
| North Decatur | 18,442 | $110,871 | $474,600 | $1,913 |
| Druid Hills | 8,169 | $130,139 | $793,200 | $2,022 |
| Brookhaven | 57,855 | $117,663 | $692,700 | $1,882 |
| Decatur | 24,518 | $139,397 | $701,400 | $1,655 |
| Scottdale | 10,542 | $85,610 | $357,100 | $1,583 |
| Chamblee | 30,895 | $84,452 | $432,800 | $1,859 |
| Avondale Estates | 3,530 | $123,795 | $553,900 | $1,557 |
| Clarkston | 14,557 | $48,564 | $302,600 | $1,422 |
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What is the median household income in North Druid Hills, GA?
The median household income in North Druid Hills is $102,742, 33% 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 North Druid Hills?
The median home value in North Druid Hills is $515,900, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in North Druid Hills?
The median gross rent in North Druid Hills is $1,874 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is North Druid Hills, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: home values 70% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North Druid Hills?
The median age in North Druid Hills is 32.9 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in North Druid Hills?
The average commute to work in North Druid Hills is 23 minutes; 28.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Druid Hills?
The unemployment rate in North Druid Hills is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Druid Hills?
75% of adults in North 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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