Druid Hills, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 10/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Education Hub. The area boasts numerous high-quality colleges and universities within close proximity, offering a wide range of academic opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
8,278 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
84.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$140,466 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$790,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$975 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,782 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

DeKalb County
5
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Metro Area
4
Georgia
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

DeKalb County
7
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Metro Area
5
Georgia
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 42
Feb 5 0 45
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 4 0 60
May 4 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 4 0 53
Dec 4 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 25%
Hillary Clinton 68%
Other 7%

Schools

Fernbank Elementary School
<1 miles, SE 2.3 star
Paideia School
<1 miles, SW 5 star
Druid Hills High School
1 miles, E 2.8 star
UHS of Laurel Heights
1 miles, W 3.2 star

Colleges

Emory University
<1 miles, NE 4.1 star
DeVry University-Georgia
2 miles, SE 2.3 star
Agnes Scott College
2 miles, SE 1.9 star
The Creative Circus
3 miles, N 4.6 star

Hospitals

Emory University Hospital
<1 miles, NE 3.2 star
Emory Decatur Hospital
3 miles, E 1.4 star
Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center
3 miles, W 1.4 star

Airports

Columbus Airport
94 miles, SW 1 star
Lovell Field
100 miles, N 1.4 star
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
139 miles, SE 1.4 star