salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,360 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 154 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Doraville?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Doraville
| Size | Doraville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,835 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,013 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,191 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,007 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Doraville overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Doraville, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Doraville
Life in Doraville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Doraville?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $19 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $331,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,190 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Doraville, GA?
Renting in Doraville costs a median of about $2,284 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Doraville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,360 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Doraville cheap or expensive?
Doraville is rated Expensive: rent takes 37.8% of the typical household income of $72,513. It ranks 154th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Doraville?
The median homeowner in Doraville pays $2,771 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Doraville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Doraville?
The median home value in Doraville is $331,900, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
11,134 people live in Doraville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.