Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
12%
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,424
Population
37,504
Renter Mix
48% Rent
Located 20 miles west of Atlanta, Douglasville combines suburban living with historic charm. The downtown district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, showcases Romanesque, Italianate, and Queen Anne architecture alongside local shops and restaurants. Housing options include apartment communities near Arbor Place Mall and residential properties throughout established neighborhoods. Current market data shows average rents of $1,271 for one-bedroom units. The rental market reflects varying trends, with one and two-bedroom units seeing decreases of 7.2% and 3.9% respectively over the past year, while three and four-bedroom homes show modest increases.
Douglasville's Hunter Park features an 18-hole disc golf course and athletic facilities. Sweetwater Creek State Park, 7 miles east of downtown, offers 9 miles of hiking trails and a 215-acre lake for fishing and canoeing. O'Neal Plaza hosts community festivals throughout the year, while the Douglas County Cultural Arts Center provides arts education and events. The historic downtown district has attracted film productions, serving as a filming location for "Stranger Things" and "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay."
Grab a bite to eat at the restaurants in O'Neal Plaza.
Large homes line neighborhoods in Douglasville.
Hunter Park offers residents several outdoor activities.
Median Household Income
$61,876
Average: $84,055
Education
9,789
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,998
Workers Employed
Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
12%
Housing Distribution
Douglasville has more homeowners than renters.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Douglasville, GA is $1,008 for a studio, $1,432 for one bedroom, $1,663 for two bedrooms, and $2,101 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Douglasville has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.
The cost of living in Douglasville, GA is 8.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Douglasville is 20.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,057 - $2,090. You can expect to pay 6.1% less for groceries, 0.5% less for utilities, and 4.2% less for transportation.
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South Douglas Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
548 Students
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Grades PK-5
801 Students
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Grades K-8
801 Students
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Grades PK-5
644 Students
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477 Students
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Grades 6-8
975 Students
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801 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
496 Students
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Grades 6-8
487 Students
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693 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,770 Students
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Grades 9-12
1,549 Students
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Grades 9-12
1,950 Students
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Grades 9-12
1,861 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,957 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
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