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Living in
North Druid Hills.
North Druid Hills is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County, GA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in North Druid Hills
This unincorporated DeKalb County neighborhood sits in a sweet spot between Atlanta's urban core and quieter residential areas—close enough for a manageable 23-minute commute but far enough removed that you actually feel like you have space and community. The median home value hovers around $516k with a median household income of $102,742, so you're looking at a solidly upper-middle-class suburb where the cost of living tracks with what you'd expect for the Atlanta metro area; rents average $1,874 monthly if you're not buying. What makes North Druid Hills distinctive is its cultural diversity and strong institutional presence.
North Druid Hills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Foreign-Born
15.7%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
of households
Population Growth
+0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in North Druid Hills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Druid Hills, the largest foreign-born group is from India (14.3%), and 5.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.7%
of residents
65 and Older
12.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
17.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
42.2%
of households
Married Couples
32.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.12
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 35% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in North Druid Hills
In North Druid Hills, rent runs 35% above the GA average, and home values are 70% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,483
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
41.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
17.1%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in North Druid Hills and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in DeKalb County, which includes North Druid Hills, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
North Druid Hills: DeKalb County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
DeKalb County (county-wide) · Annual averages
North Druid Hills is about 2% of DeKalb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What North Druid Hills 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
Commute22.8 min avg
How North Druid Hills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Druid Hills, most residents drive alone to work (59%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 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 118% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the DeKalb County Police Department, which covers North Druid Hills, runs 118% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
716.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,351.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by DeKalb County Police Department (county-wide rate)
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 North Druid Hills, 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
North Druid Hills is about 2% 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 North Druid Hills, 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
North Druid Hills is about 2% 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
North Druid Hills 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
53.2"
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Druid Hills
North Druid Hills has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Decatur (atlanta) VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Athur M Blank Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 1.4 mi away · Atlanta
Emory University Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.8 mi away · Atlanta
Emory Decatur Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.4 mi away · Decatur
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.
Education13.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Druid Hills
North Druid Hills's student/teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 75.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
9
within city limits
College Degree Rate
75.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Druid Hills (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
5.6 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
6.1 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: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Druid Hills
North Druid Hills has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
5 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
13 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
19 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
79 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
85 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
96 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
100 mi awayCities Near North Druid Hills
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to North Druid Hills?
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North Druid Hills FAQ
Is North Druid Hills, Georgia affordable?⌄
North Druid Hills's median rent is $1,874/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $102,742/year. Median home value is $515,900.
Is North Druid Hills, Georgia safe?⌄
North Druid Hills is policed by the DeKalb County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 716 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3351 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Druid Hills, Georgia?⌄
DeKalb County, which includes North Druid Hills, 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 North Druid Hills, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in North Druid Hills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,874/month and median household income is $102,742/year. The median home value is $515,900. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Druid Hills, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in North Druid Hills is 23 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