City safety & data profile

North Druid HillsGA

North Druid Hills, GA is a 19K-resident city in DeKalb County with a median household income of $102,742.

DeKalb County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for North Druid Hills, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. North Druid Hills has a population larger than 41% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $515,900.

Data updated 2026-07-19

19K
Population
Top 59%
By size
$102,742
Median income
$515,900
Median home
11.1%
Poverty rate

The read on North Druid Hills

North Druid Hills posts a median household income higher than 71% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 29%
by median income, US cities

Where North Druid Hills income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$102,742 Top 29% higher than 71% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. GA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading North Druid Hills, GA beyond the headline numbers

North Druid Hills sits inside DeKalb County, Georgia, at roughly 33.82°N, -84.31°W. Population 18,947, $102,742 median household income. Median home value $515,900, median rent $1,874. Poverty rate 11.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: North Druid Hills's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 29.8%, then high blood pressure at 26.8%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for North Druid Hills from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
18,947
North Druid Hills
Median Income
$102,742
+51% vs avg
Median Home Value
$515,900
+127% vs avg
Median Age
32.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (DeKalb County) - North Druid Hills's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
765K+9%
Median Income
$80,644+59%
Median Home Value
$357,800+112%
Poverty Rate
13.7%-28%
Unemployment
6.4%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for North Druid Hills, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,874/mo
Poverty Rate
11.1% -22% vs avg
Unemployment 1.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 75%
Work From Home 28.9%
Public Transit 3.3%

Population

White 57.9%
African American 22.3%
Asian 11.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
29.8%
High Blood Pressure
26.8%
Obesity
23.8%
Binge Drinking
18.1%
Physical Inactivity
15%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.2%
Current Asthma
8.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
8.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
8.6%
Diabetes
7.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 67.3%
Annual Checkup 75.5%

Other Measures

Current Smoking
7.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
3.9%
Stroke
2.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of North Druid Hills, GA? ▼
North Druid Hills, GA has a population of 18,947 people, located in DeKalb County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in North Druid Hills? ▼
The median household income in North Druid Hills, GA is $102,742 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.1%.
What is the median home value in North Druid Hills? ▼
The median home value in North Druid Hills, GA is $515,900. Median rent is $1,874/month.
What are the top health concerns in North Druid Hills? ▼
The top health indicators in North Druid Hills include Short Sleep Duration (29.8%), High Blood Pressure (26.8%), Obesity (23.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in North Druid Hills? ▼
The median age in North Druid Hills, GA is 32.9 years. 75% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

North Druid Hills, GA is located in DeKalb County, Georgia. With a population of 19K and a $102,742 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the North Druid Hills area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using North Druid Hills's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (DeKalb County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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