Dunwoody, GA

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.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
51,563 Population 3,966/sq mi density
$109,116 Median Income $68,000 per capita
$579,400 Home Value $661,284 Zillow
$1,806 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
121 Violent Crime/100K 4,562 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$109,116 median income, 1.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$579,400 home value, $1,806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K (68% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $109,116
45% higher than US avg
Home Value $579,400
106% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 121/100K
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 71.7%
113% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,806
55% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.4%
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

How Dunwoody Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population51,563
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density3,966/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 58%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,116
Per Capita$68,000
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$59,344M
Commute25 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$579,400
Rent$1,806
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$661,284

Crime

F
Violent121/100K
Property4,562/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault63/100K
Burglary576/100K

Health

Obesity23.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.8%
Heart Disease3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI44 (Good)
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation1,037 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.7%
High School+95.9%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 82%
Commute25 min
EV Stations24
Libraries26

Is Dunwoody a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Dunwoody has a population of 51,563 with a density of 3,966 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (57.8%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 14.7% Black.

Population

51,563
Total Population
3,966
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
13.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Dunwoody vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only73.4%
6% below US avg
Spanish26.6%
99% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Dunwoody vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dunwoody is $109,116, which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Dunwoody vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$109,116
45% above US avg
Per Capita Income$68,000
Avg Weekly Wage$1,462
IRS Avg AGI$91,048

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)23,556
County GDP$59,344M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,720
Healthcare2,331
Retail2,222
Manufacturing410

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,370
82% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Work from Home30.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Dunwoody is $579,400, 106% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,806 (55% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $661,284.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$579,400
106% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$661,284
Median List Price$715,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$715,000
$/Sq Ft$260
Homes Sold32
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops25.3%
Inventory87

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,806
55% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,700

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedrooms$1,203
3 Bedrooms$1,524
4 Bedrooms$1,775

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied54.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,370
82% above US avg
Effective Rate1.10%
In Dunwoody, 23.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.8% report depression. 15.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Dunwoody vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.4%
27% below US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease3.9%
High Blood Pressure28.0%
Asthma8.6%
COPD3.5%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity15.7%
Depression16.8%
Mental Distress13.1%
Physical Distress9.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.9%
Checkup Rate76.9%
Premature Death8,477/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access90.6%
Healthcare Facilities2,331
Dunwoody has a violent crime rate of 121 per 100,000 residents, 68% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,562 per 100,000 (133% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Dunwoody vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent121.1/100K
68% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape6.3/100K
Robbery52.2/100K
Assault62.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,562.3/100K
133% above US avg
Burglary576.0/100K
Theft3,754.6/100K
Vehicle Theft231.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)119

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Dunwoody has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.4 inches
35% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Area13.0 sq mi (33.7 km²)
Population Density3,966/sq mi
Coordinates33.9414°N, 84.3127°W
County FIPS13089
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 71.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (113% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 64.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 17.1%
D 81.9%

Winner: Democrat by 64.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+71.7%
113% above US avg
High School+95.9%
School Test Score4.92
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,966/sq mi
Total Area13.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations24
Alt Fuel Stations24
Public Libraries26
Healthcare Facilities2,331
Restaurants1,720
Retail Stores2,222

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)119
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Work from Home30.8%

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