At a Glance
Median Income
$76,591
$36,995 per capita
Home Value
$313,500
Zillow: $302,238
Median Rent
$1,457/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
532/100K
4,639/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.7%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
13.8% smoking rate
How Douglasville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Douglasville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Douglasville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Douglasville residents earn a median household income of $76,591 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,995. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,527 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Douglasville is $313,500 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,238. Median rent is $1,457/month, with 29.5% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
Douglasville reports 532 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,639/100K. The murder rate is 7.4/100K.
Education
36.7% of adults in Douglasville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Douglasville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population36,284
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,583/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,591
Per Capita$36,995
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$8,179M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A
Home Value$313,500
Rent$1,457
Ownership48.5%
Zillow$302,238
Housing Units14,935
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent532/100K
Property4,639/100K
Murder7.4/100K
Assault384/100K
Burglary438/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,043 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.7%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Douglasville was founded in 1875.
The median home in Douglasville was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.