Dunwoody, Georgia

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  1. Overview - Life In Dunwoody
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Dunwoody
  3. Crime In Dunwoody
  4. Cost of Living In Dunwoody
  5. Gender In Dunwoody
  6. Household Income For Dunwoody
  7. Education In Dunwoody
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Dunwoody
About Dunwoody, Georgia
Is Dunwoody, Georgia a good place to live?
Dunwoody is a city in Georgia state in USA with a population of 49466 residents.. The poverty rate of Dunwoody is 6.9%, which is 51% lower than national average. The typical household in Dunwoody earns $96470 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 24.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Dunwoody, only 97% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Dunwoody remained 2.6%, which is 45% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Dunwoody, only 72% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 16% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Dunwoody is 124, which is 24% higher than national average. Median home value in Dunwoody is $446800 , which is 94% higher than national average. While median income in Dunwoody remained $96470, which is 43% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.
Population
49466
Unemployment
2.6%
45% NAT AVG.
Poverty
6.9%
51% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
9
Median Home
$446800
94% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$96470
43% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1457
26% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
124
24% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 14
Unemployed People
1 in 38
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 23
People Earning < $50,000
24.4%
People with <= High School
1 in 8.3
People With Any Degree
1 in 1.3
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs90%

Housing90%

Affordability60%

Safety60%

Amenities95%

Diversity95%

Education95%

Commute70%

Is Dunwoody, Georgia safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Dunwoody, Georgia is 26% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Dunwoody is 57% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Dunwoody is 42% higher than national average. You have 1 in 596 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 36 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
1469
Violent : 83
Property : 1386
Total Crime
26% NAT. AVG.
23% STATE AVG.
2956.5 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
57% NAT. AVG.
58% STATE AVG.
167 (per 100k)
Property Crime
42% NAT. AVG.
39% STATE AVG.
2789.5 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Dunwoody
Violent crime
1 in 596
Property crime
1 in 36
Robbery
1 in 2248
Burglary
1 in 575
Assault
1 in 989
Car Theft
1 in 526
Dunwoody : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Georgia 30 28 40 27 25
In USA 887 763 1544 535 954
Dunwoody : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Georgia 45 23 37 44 39
In USA 1588 273 711 1542 1500

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Dunwoody
Georgia
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 83 167 400.09 387.8
Murder 3 6 8.8 6.5
Robbery 22 44.3 65.51 73.9
Assault 50 100.6 293.85 279.7
Rape 8 16.1 31.93 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Dunwoody
 Georgia
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 1386 2789.5 2007.35 1,958.2
Burglary 86 173.1 290.75 314.2
Larceny 1206 2427.2 1478.46 1,398
Car Theft 94 189.2 238.15 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Dunwoody Georgia National Avg.
Services 101 98 100
Groceries 106 95 100
Health 101 99 100
Housing 182 87 100
Transportation 104 98 100
Utilities 85 91 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Dunwoody Georgia Country
Female 52.1% 51.4% 50.8%
Male 47.9% 48.6% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Dunwoody Georgia Country
Less than $10,000 4.4% 6.6% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.4% 4.2% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.1% 9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 5% 9.3% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.5% 12.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.9% 17.6% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.1% 14.9% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.5% 6.3% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 19.9% 6.9% 8.3%
Education


Education Dunwoody Georgia Country
< 9th Grade 1% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 2% 8% 7.0%
High School or GED 9% 28% 27.0%
Other College 10% 20% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 39% 20% 20.0%
Master's Degree 26% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 5% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Dunwoody Georgia Country
White 56.5% 52.1% 60.1%
African American 12.9% 31.1% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 18% 4.1% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.3%
Multiracial 3% 2.5% 2.8%
Hispanic 8.9% 9.6% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity