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About
Life in Doraville
Doraville is a community of 10,738 people in Georgia. The median household income is $67,235, median rent runs about $1,868 per month, and median home values are around $331,900. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Doraville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.3%
Foreign-Born
45.1%
Broadband Internet
79.2%
of households
Population Growth
+11.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics45.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Doraville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Doraville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (24.7%), and 42.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.9%
of residents
65 and Older
11.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.9%
of households
Married Couples
50.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.97
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 34% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Doraville
In Doraville, rent runs 34% above the GA average, and home values are 9% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
70.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
43.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,771
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $360,034 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Doraville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in DeKalb County, which includes Doraville, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Doraville: DeKalb County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
DeKalb County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Doraville is about 1% of DeKalb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Doraville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area
Commute28.4 min avg
How Doraville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Doraville, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Doraville runs 34% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
439.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
4,089.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Doraville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
DeKalb County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In DeKalb County, which includes Doraville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $417,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Flash Flood | $4.1M |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $367,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $83,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $55,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
DeKalb County, county-wide
Doraville is about 1% of DeKalb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in DeKalb County, which includes Doraville, is typically good — 213 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
213
per year
Moderate Days
152
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
DeKalb County, county-wide
Doraville is about 1% of DeKalb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Doraville has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Hot Days/Year
53
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
49
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
128
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 4.57" |
| Feb | 56°F | 36°F | 4.47" |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 4.70" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.87" |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 3.83" |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.69" |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.71" |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 4.51" |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 4.12" |
| Oct | 73°F | 51°F | 3.39" |
| Nov | 63°F | 41°F | 4.21" |
| Dec | 54°F | 36°F | 4.36" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Doraville
Uninsured
27.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Doraville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Peachford Behavioral Health System of Atlanta
Psychiatric · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Atlanta
Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Atlanta
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite
Childrens · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Atlanta
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Doraville
Doraville's student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 35.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Doraville (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 26,623 students · in-state tuition $8,664 · 56% graduate · median earnings $51,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
11.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 18,785 students · in-state tuition $12,008 · 93% graduate · median earnings $114,210 (10 yrs after entry)
Georgia State University-Perimeter College
12.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 13,693 students · in-state tuition $3,200 · 24% graduate · median earnings $51,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,298 students · in-state tuition $68,056 · 93% graduate · median earnings $93,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,603 students · in-state tuition $30,270 · 45% graduate · median earnings $46,867 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,414 students · in-state tuition $32,470 · 76% graduate · median earnings $65,773 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Doraville
Doraville has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
6 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
12 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
19 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
83 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
85 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
92 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Doraville
Doraville Branch
3748 Central Ave, Doraville
Cities Near Doraville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Doraville FAQ
Is Doraville, Georgia affordable?⌄
Doraville's median rent is $1,868/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $67,235/year. Median home value is $331,900.
Is Doraville, Georgia safe?⌄
Doraville's violent crime rate was 440 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 4090 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Doraville, Georgia?⌄
DeKalb County, which includes Doraville, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Doraville, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Doraville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,868/month and median household income is $67,235/year. The median home value is $331,900. About 70% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Doraville, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Doraville is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from