At a Glance
Median Income
$140,466
$95,559 per capita
Home Value
$790,900
Zillow: $277,821
Median Rent
$2,012/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
3,078/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
84.9%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.4%
6.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Druid Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Druid Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Druid Hills a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Druid Hills residents earn a median household income of $140,466 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $95,559. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% 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 Druid Hills is $790,900 , 181% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,821. Median rent is $2,012/month, with 28.3% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Druid Hills reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,078/100K.
Education
84.9% of adults in Druid Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(152% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Druid Hills 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
Population8,278
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density2,778/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$140,466
Per Capita$95,559
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$59,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,462
Housing
B
Home Value$790,900
Rent$2,012
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$277,821
Housing Units3,956
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property3,078/100K
Health
Obesity23.4%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death8,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation884 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+84.9%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+47.8%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 82%
Commute25 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Druid Hills was built in 1959.
26.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.5% 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.
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