Dunwoody, Georgia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Dunwoody, GA Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Dunwoody | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,089 | 10,939,918 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3866.6 | 184.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.88% | 1.01% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 20,737 | 4,074,039 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Dunwoody grew by 19.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 51,089 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Dunwoody is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 26.9% of residents. That is 4.4 points above Georgia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 9,245 18.1% -4.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 13,734 26.9% +4.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 9,940 19.5% -1.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,711 13.1% -1.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Georgia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.0% of the people living in Dunwoody and men 48.0%.
- Women 52.0% Georgia 51.2%
- Men 48.0% Georgia 48.8%
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Economy
Dunwoody has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Dunwoody | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $125,092 | $77,523 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.96% | 5.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dunwoody is about 61% higher than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Dunwoody | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $619,850 | $256,986 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,859 | $1,392 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 57.8% | 65.7% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Dunwoody is about 27.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,859 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dunwoody spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 196 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dunwoody | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.6 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.1 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 196 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,086 | $6,109 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 33.7% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 30,765 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,154 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Dunwoody is about the same as in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Dunwoody has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Dunwoody | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67.6% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.53 |
Health
Dunwoody has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Dunwoody | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.8 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.7% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.3% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Dunwoody, GA Compared With Nearby Cities
Dunwoody, GA is typical in size for this group, 51,089 residents against a local median of 50,079, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. The measure that sets Dunwoody, GA apart most is median home price: $619,850, 45% above the local median of $428,738.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $125,092 against a local median of $94,687, 32% above it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 32% above the local median it puts Dunwoody, GA at the better end of the local range. The cities themselves spread $438,237 on median home price, so Dunwoody, GA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Dunwoody, GA has the 2nd highest median home price of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
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| Dunwoody, GA | 51,089 | $125,092 #1/5 | $619,850 #2/5 | 23.6 min #3/5 |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 106,483 | $104,801 | $727,289 | 22.6 min |
| Chamblee, GA | 28,693 | $82,351 | $477,099 | 23.9 min |
| Brookhaven, GA | 58,965 | $116,267 | $380,378 | 22.9 min |
| Peachtree Corners, GA | 41,194 | $84,574 | $289,052 | 25.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dunwoody, Georgia.
How big is Dunwoody, Georgia by population?
About 51,089 people live in Dunwoody, Georgia, in 20,737 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 38.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Dunwoody, Georgia?
Averaged over its land area, Dunwoody, Georgia has 3,867 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 45 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Dunwoody, Georgia an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 5.0 times the median household income ($619,850 against $125,092), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,859 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Dunwoody, Georgia?
Unemployment in Dunwoody, Georgia is only 1.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Dunwoody, Georgia?
67.6% of adults in Dunwoody, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 7 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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