salaryRent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Most households rent (58%), so there are plenty of rental options. It is a highly educated city: 75% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,320 a year. That is $38 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 128 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Druid Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Druid Hills
| Size | North Druid Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,415 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,860 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,004 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,675 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,227 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North 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 North Druid Hills, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Druid Hills
Life in North Druid Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Druid Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,597 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $515,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $51,590 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Druid Hills, GA?
Renting in North Druid Hills costs a median of about $1,983 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in North Druid Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,320 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Druid Hills cheap or expensive?
North Druid Hills is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $110,807. It ranks 128th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Druid Hills?
The median homeowner in North Druid Hills pays $5,483 a year in property taxes, about 1.06% of the median home value.
Is North 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 North Druid Hills?
The median home value in North Druid Hills is $515,900, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
17,997 people live in North Druid Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.