At a Glance
Median Income
$109,116
$68,000 per capita
Home Value
$579,400
Zillow: $672,389
Median Rent
$1,806/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
3,281/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.7%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.4%
7.5% smoking rate
How Dunwoody Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dunwoody's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dunwoody a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dunwoody residents earn a median household income of $109,116 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,000. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 Dunwoody is $579,400 , 106% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $672,389. Median rent is $1,806/month, with 33.5% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Dunwoody reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,281/100K. The murder rate is 1.9/100K.
Education
71.7% of adults in Dunwoody hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(113% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population51,563
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density3,966/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born22.1%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,116
Per Capita$68,000
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$59,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,462
Housing
B+
Home Value$579,400
Rent$1,806
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$672,389
Housing Units23,443
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent224/100K
Property3,281/100K
Murder1.9/100K
Assault157/100K
Burglary213/100K
Health
Obesity23.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death8,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation1,037 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.7%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+31.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 82%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Dunwoody was built in 1984.
30.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
22.1% 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.