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Doraville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · DeKalb County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
10,738 Population 2,148/sq mi density
$60,618 Median Income $25,392 per capita
$297,700 Home Value $360,369 Zillow
$1,661 Median Rent 46.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,071 Violent Crime/100K 6,790 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,618 median income, 1.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$297,700 home value, $1,661/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,071 violent crimes/100K (182% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Doraville, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,618
19% below
$25,392 per capita
Home Value
$297,700
6% above
Zillow: $360,369
Median Rent
$1,661/mo
43% above
46.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,071/100K
182% above
6,790/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
10% below
73.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Doraville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Doraville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
106%
Rent
143%
Poverty
114%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
282%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Doraville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Doraville residents earn a median household income of $60,618 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,392. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,556 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Doraville is $297,700 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,369. Median rent is $1,661/month, with 46.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Doraville reports 1,071 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 182% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,790/100K.

Education

30.2% of adults in Doraville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 73.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Doraville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population10,738
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density2,148/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,618
Per Capita$25,392
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$59,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,462

Housing

B+
Home Value$297,700
Rent$1,661
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$360,369
Housing Units4,170
Rent Burden46.8%

Crime

F
Violent1,071/100K
Property6,790/100K

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,477/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,039 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+73.1%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 82%
Commute28 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries26

Did You Know?

Doraville was founded in 1871.
The median home in Doraville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 119 fatal vehicle crashes.