At a Glance
Median Income
$60,618
$25,392 per capita
Home Value
$297,700
Zillow: $360,369
Median Rent
$1,661/mo
46.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,071/100K
6,790/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
73.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
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)
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.