Georgia · Metropolitan Area
Dunwoody is a mid-size city in Georgia with a population of 51,563. Residents earn $109,116 per year, which is 45% above the national average.
Based on current data, Dunwoody receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Dunwoody offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dunwoody is $109,116, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Dunwoody among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Dunwoody is $579,400, making it a premium housing market at 106% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,806 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Dunwoody is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 121 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,562 per 100,000, 133% above the national average.
Dunwoody is a highly educated community — 71.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Dunwoody enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 73.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 26.6% |
| 99% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $109,116 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $68,000 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,462 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,048 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 23,556 |
| County GDP | $59,344M |
| Restaurants | 1,720 |
| Healthcare | 2,331 |
| Retail | 2,222 |
| Manufacturing | 410 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,370 |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.10% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 30.8% |
| Census Median | $579,400 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $661,284 |
| Median List Price | $715,000 |
| Median List Price | $715,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $260 |
| Homes Sold | 32 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.3% |
| Inventory | 87 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,806 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,700 |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,370 |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.10% |
| Obesity | 23.4% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.7% |
| Depression | 16.8% |
| Mental Distress | 13.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,477/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,331 |
| Total Violent | 121.1/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 6.3/100K |
| Robbery | 52.2/100K |
| Assault | 62.6/100K |
| Total Property | 4,562.3/100K |
| 133% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 576.0/100K |
| Theft | 3,754.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 231.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 119 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.4 inches |
| 35% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,966/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9414°N, 84.3127°W |
| County FIPS | 13089 |
Winner: Democrat by 64.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 71.7% |
| 113% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,966/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 24 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 24 |
| Public Libraries | 26 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,331 |
| Restaurants | 1,720 |
| Retail Stores | 2,222 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 119 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 30.8% |