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Dunwoody
  • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
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Suburb
Atlanta

Dunwoody

#18 in Best Suburbs to Live in Georgia
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Dunwoody is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 51,103. Dunwoody is in DeKalb County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Dunwoody offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Dunwoody there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Dunwoody and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Dunwoody are above average.
    About Dunwoody...
    Population
    51,103
    Suburb of
    Atlanta
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $468,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,610
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      118.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      4
      6.1
    • Rape
      24.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      60.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      181.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,456.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      189.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      33%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      39%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      9%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Dunwoody

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $97,868
    National
    $69,021
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