Dunwoody

Dunwoody
One of the Many Nature Trails Through the Dunwoody Nature Center.
Outdoor Entertainment Area at The Village Dunwoody.
Dunwoody

Dunwoody, GA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,464

Population

50,210

Renter Mix

49% Rent

A suburban alcove in the City of Trees

Parks Great Schools Historic Mass Transit

Located in Atlanta's northern suburbs, Dunwoody combines suburban living with metropolitan accessibility. Spanning just over 13 square miles, the area features the Perimeter Center district, where the Perimeter Mall anchors a thriving commercial center. One-bedroom apartments currently average $1,405, reflecting a 3.4% decrease from previous rates. Housing options range from apartments near the Dunwoody MARTA station to garden-style communities in the Georgetown and Winters Chapel areas.

At the community's center lies Dunwoody Village, distinguished by its Colonial Williamsburg-inspired architecture. Brook Run Park spans 103 acres, offering walking trails, an off-leash dog park, and community gardens. The Marcus Jewish Community Center serves as a cornerstone of local recreation and cultural activities in the Tilly Mill area. Georgia State University's Perimeter College campus enhances the area's educational landscape. The community's history extends to the 1830s, with the Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church, established in 1829, serving as a significant historical landmark. The church grounds include one of the area's oldest cemeteries, where many of Dunwoody's earliest residents rest.

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Outdoor Entertainment Area at The Village Dunwoody.

Dunwoody

Demographics

Median Household Income

$104,816

Average: $141,960

Education

26,653

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

27,298

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

38 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

26%

Over 65

15%

Housing Distribution

Dunwoody has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
49%
Other Education
51%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Dunwoody, GA is $1,235 for a studio, $1,464 for one bedroom, $1,832 for two bedrooms, and $2,284 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dunwoody has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,464/month
786 Sq Ft
House
$6,169/month
3,598 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,925/month
1,060 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,369/month
1,339 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Dunwoody Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

796 Students

Austin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

665 Students

Vanderlyn Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

438 Students

Chesnut Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

520 Students

Kingsley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

339 Students

Dunwoody High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,040 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Dunwoody Nature Center
  • Holcomb Bridge Park
  • Big Trees Forest Preserve
  • Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area - Island Ford
  • Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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Methodology

† 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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.