salaryRent is higher than in 84% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.7 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 83.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $98,160 a year. That is $47 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 162 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Druid Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 52.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Druid Hills
| Size | Druid Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,469 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,810 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,338 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,988 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,213 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Druid Hills 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 Druid Hills, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Druid Hills
Life in Druid Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Druid Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,050 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $793,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $79,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Druid Hills, GA?
Renting in Druid Hills costs a median of about $2,454 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Druid Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $98,160 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Druid Hills cheap or expensive?
Druid Hills is rated OK: rent takes 21.0% of the typical household income of $140,355. It ranks 162nd cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Druid Hills?
The median homeowner in Druid Hills pays $6,706 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is Druid Hills 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 Druid Hills?
The median home value in Druid Hills is $793,200, about 5.7 times the typical yearly household income.
8,169 people live in Druid Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.