How much do homeowners pay a month in Druid Hills, GA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Druid Hills, GA pay a median of $3,189 (±$326) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $1,006 (±$181).
62.0% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Druid Hills, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $3,144 in 2015–2019 to $3,189 in 2020–2024 (+1.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $3,189 (±$326)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,006 (±$181)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 62.0%
Monthly owner costs in Druid Hills
| Druid Hills | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $3,189 (±$326) | $1,979 (±$29) | $1,783 (±$8) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $1,006 (±$181) | $715 (±$17) | $541 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 62.0% (±6.5 points) | 70.1% (±0.9 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $6,706 (±$566) | $3,310 (±$65) | $2,341 (±$12) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Druid Hills, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in DeKalb County ($1,979).
It is also higher than in Georgia ($1,783).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In DeKalb County, Druid Hills ranks 2 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 5 of 565.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Druid Hills have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $3,144 (±$245) | $3,189 (±$326) | +1.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $6,458 (±$454) | $6,706 (±$566) | +3.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $645,600 (±$51,862) | $793,200 (±$64,911) | +22.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Druid Hills
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Druid Hills | — | $3,189 (±$326) | — |
| Decatur | 2.1 mi | $3,419 (±$190) | Not measurably different |
| North Druid Hills | 2.4 mi | $2,698 (±$138) | Lower |
| North Decatur | 2.8 mi | $2,507 (±$142) | Lower |
| Scottdale | 3.7 mi | $2,070 (±$204) | Lower |
| Avondale Estates | 3.9 mi | $2,592 (±$224) | Lower |
| Belvedere Park | 4.7 mi | $1,849 (±$103) | Lower |
| Candler-McAfee | 5.2 mi | $1,519 (±$78) | Lower |
| Clarkston | 5.4 mi | $1,630 (±$77) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Druid Hills, GA ($2,698), North Decatur, GA ($2,507), Scottdale, GA ($2,070).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decatur | $3,419 (±$190) |
| 2 | Druid Hills | $3,189 (±$326) |
| 3 | Brookhaven | $3,141 (±$143) |
| 4 | North Druid Hills | $2,698 (±$138) |
| 5 | Dunwoody | $2,675 (±$98) |
| 6 | Avondale Estates | $2,592 (±$224) |
| 7 | North Decatur | $2,507 (±$142) |
| 8 | Chamblee | $2,326 (±$95) |
Showing 8 of 21 places in DeKalb County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Druid Hills is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Druid Hills
What is the average mortgage payment in Druid Hills?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Druid Hills, GA is $3,189 (±$326) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Druid Hills?
Owners without a mortgage in Druid Hills pay a median of $1,006 (±$181) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Druid Hills gone up?
In Druid Hills, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $3,144 in 2015–2019 to $3,189 in 2020–2024 (+1.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Druid Hills CDP, Georgia
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Druid Hills CDP, Georgia
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Druid Hills CDP, Georgia
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Druid Hills CDP, Georgia
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Druid Hills CDP, Georgia
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Druid Hills CDP, Georgia (place:24264, in state:13).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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