What are the schools like in Dunwoody, GA?

Dunwoody is served primarily by DeKalb County. The district operates 82 elementary schools, 22 middle schools, and 23 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Dunwoody?

The median household income in Dunwoody, GA is $106,710 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Dunwoody, GA?

Dunwoody has an average high temperature of 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Dunwoody, GA affordable or expensive?

Dunwoody's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dunwoody is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $545,200 and the median rent is $1,721 per month.

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

Dunwoody has a violent crime rate of 224.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3273.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dunwoody, GA a Good Place to Live?

Dunwoody is a mid-sized city of 51,458 in Georgia, with a median household income of $106,710 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Dunwoody stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Dunwoody is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dunwoody 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

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

Metric	Dunwoody, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$545,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,721	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$106,710	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Dunwoody's violent crime rate is 224.1 per 100,000 residents — 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

224.1 /100k

Property Crime

3273.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Dunwoody is served primarily by DeKalb County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dunwoody, GA	National Avg
School District	DeKalb County	—
Elementary Schools	82	—
Middle Schools	22	—
High Schools	23	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	71.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dunwoody sees average highs of 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 54.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dunwoody, GA
Average High — January	51.9°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	54.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Dunwoody, GA	National Avg
Population	51,458	—
Median Age	36.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.9%	18.9%
Asian	17.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.7%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sandy Springs, GA 3 mi Doraville, GA 3 mi Chamblee, GA 4 mi Peachtree Corners, GA 5 mi Brookhaven, GA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Dunwoody

Dunwoody, GA is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

30338 30360 30346

Dunwoody vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dunwoody, GA affordable or expensive?

Dunwoody's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Dunwoody roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $545,200 and median rent is $1,721/month.

What is the crime rate in Dunwoody, GA?

Dunwoody's violent crime rate is 224.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3273.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dunwoody?

Public schools in Dunwoody are operated by DeKalb County. The district has 82 elementary, 22 middle, and 23 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 71.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dunwoody, GA a good place to live?

Dunwoody, GA has a population of 51,458, a median household income of $106,710, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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 Dunwoody?

Dunwoody averages 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.5 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dunwoody?

Dunwoody, GA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 30338, 30360, 30346.

What is the population of Dunwoody?

The population of Dunwoody, Georgia is 51,458 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dunwoody?

Key numbers for living in Dunwoody: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $545,200, median household income $106,710, crime index 98 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dunwoody side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.