What are the schools like in Douglasville, GA?

Douglasville is served primarily by Douglas County. The district operates 21 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.

What is the median household income in Douglasville?

The median household income in Douglasville, GA is $72,753 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Douglasville, GA?

Douglasville has an average high temperature of 53.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.2 inches.

Douglasville, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Douglasville, GA affordable or expensive?

Douglasville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Douglasville is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $274,500 and the median rent is $1,344 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Douglasville, GA?

Douglasville has a violent crime rate of 532.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4636.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Douglasville, GA a Good Place to Live?

Douglasville is a small city of 35,252 in Georgia, with a median household income of $72,753 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Douglasville stands out for solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Douglasville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Douglasville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Douglasville's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Douglasville costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Douglasville, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$274,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,344	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,753	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Douglasville's violent crime rate is 532.1 per 100,000 residents — 40% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

532.1 /100k

Property Crime

4636.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Douglasville is served primarily by Douglas County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Douglasville, GA	National Avg
School District	Douglas County	—
Elementary Schools	21	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Douglasville sees average highs of 53.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 52.3 inches of annual precipitation and 1.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Douglasville, GA
Average High — January	53.3°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	52.3"
Annual Snowfall	1.2"

Demographics

Metric	Douglasville, GA	National Avg
Population	35,252	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	29.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	63.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	25.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lithia Springs, GA 4 mi Austell, GA 7 mi Powder Springs, GA 9 mi Mableton, GA 9 mi South Fulton, GA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Douglasville

Douglasville, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

30134 30135

Douglasville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Douglasville, GA affordable or expensive?

Douglasville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Douglasville roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $274,500 and median rent is $1,344/month.

What is the crime rate in Douglasville, GA?

Douglasville's violent crime rate is 532.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4636.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Douglasville?

Public schools in Douglasville are operated by Douglas County. The district has 21 elementary, 8 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 36.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Douglasville, GA a good place to live?

Douglasville, GA has a population of 35,252, a median household income of $72,753, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Douglasville?

Douglasville averages 53.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.3 inches with about 1.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Douglasville?

Douglasville, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 30134, 30135.

What is the population of Douglasville?

The population of Douglasville, Georgia is 35,252 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Douglasville?

Key numbers for living in Douglasville: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $274,500, median household income $72,753, crime index 172 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Douglasville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.