At a Glance
Median Income
$95,612
$60,393 per capita
Home Value
$486,200
Zillow: $729,330
Median Rent
$1,803/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
75.3%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.0%
7.7% smoking rate
How North Druid Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Druid Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Druid Hills a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Druid Hills residents earn a median household income of $95,612 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,393. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% 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 North Druid Hills is $486,200 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $729,330. Median rent is $1,803/month, with 33.2% 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.
Education
75.3% of adults in North Druid Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(123% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North 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. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population18,172
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density4,612/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born17.1%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,612
Per Capita$60,393
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$59,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,462
Housing
B+
Home Value$486,200
Rent$1,803
Ownership40.2%
Zillow$729,330
Housing Units9,316
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity25.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation1,020 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.3%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+35.6%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 82%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in North Druid Hills was built in 1984.
26.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
17.1% 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.