How many renters in Druid Hills, GA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.6% (±12.2 points) of renting households in Druid Hills, GA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.6% (±12.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.1% (±10.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.0% (±3.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Druid Hills
| Share of income spent on rent | Druid Hills | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.0% (±4.5 points) | 8.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.4% (±5.9 points) | 10.2% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.8% (±8.2 points) | 12.4% | 12.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.2% (±4.3 points) | 10.4% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.5% (±7.0 points) | 9.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.1% (±10.0 points) | 48.9% | 43.4% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Druid Hills against DeKalb County, its state and the nation
| Druid Hills | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.6% (±12.2 points) | 58.5% (±1.8 points) | 52.4% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.1% (±10.0 points) | 48.9% (±1.5 points) | 43.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.0% (±3.8 points) | 34.4% (±0.8 points) | 31.3% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,692 (±$23,339) | $54,357 (±$1,609) | $49,820 (±$493) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,022 (±$129) | $1,692 (±$12) | $1,393 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Druid Hills, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from DeKalb County (58.5%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (52.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In DeKalb County, Druid Hills ranks 13 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 245 of 594.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Druid Hills
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Druid Hills | — | 52.6% (±12.2 points) | — |
| Decatur | 2.1 mi | 44.7% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Druid Hills | 2.4 mi | 52.5% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Decatur | 2.8 mi | 56.5% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scottdale | 3.7 mi | 46.9% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avondale Estates | 3.9 mi | 63.5% (±27.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belvedere Park | 4.7 mi | 66.5% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Candler-McAfee | 5.2 mi | 55.5% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarkston | 5.4 mi | 63.1% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Clarkston | 63.1% (±9.5 points) |
| 8 | Panthersville | 62.3% (±11.6 points) |
| 9 | Gresham Park | 60.1% (±17.1 points) |
| 10 | Stonecrest | 59.8% (±9.4 points) |
| 11 | North Decatur | 56.5% (±8.6 points) |
| 12 | Candler-McAfee | 55.5% (±12.6 points) |
| 13 | Druid Hills | 52.6% (±12.2 points) |
| 14 | North Druid Hills | 52.5% (±7.2 points) |
| 15 | Dunwoody | 51.8% (±7.5 points) |
| 16 | Chamblee | 51.1% (±7.2 points) |
| 17 | Scottdale | 46.9% (±10.6 points) |
| 18 | Lithonia | 46.6% (±15.3 points) |
| 19 | Brookhaven | 46.2% (±4.9 points) |
Showing 13 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).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Druid Hills
Are renters in Druid Hills rent-burdened?
52.6% of renting households in Druid Hills pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Druid Hills spend on rent?
The median renting household in Druid Hills, GA spends 31.0% (±3.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Druid Hills CDP, Georgia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Druid Hills CDP, Georgia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Druid Hills CDP, Georgia
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).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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