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Dunwoody, GA


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Dunwoody, Georgia

Dunwoody, Georgia, in De Kalb county, is 2 miles NE of Sandy Springs, Georgia (center to center) and 14 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The town is in the Atlanta area. There are 32,808 residents in Dunwoody.

The People and Families of Dunwoody

In Dunwoody, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dunwoody had a median family income of $100,796. Most of the residents of Dunwoody tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Dunwoody is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town. Lots of residents of Dunwoody prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Dunwoody folks tended to give their money ($40,875) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Dunwoody Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Dunwoody that were owner-occupied was 67%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Dunwoody, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Dunwoody, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Dunwoody strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyDunwoody People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyDunwoody Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyDunwoody College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyDunwoody Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyDunwoody Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyDunwoody Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyDunwoody Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Dunwoody, GA

Comparing Dunwoody to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population99
Male Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens65
Racial Diversity55
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Affordability of Rents11

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