The Town FilesDoraville, Georgia
City in DeKalb County · population 10,623 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $331,900
- Household income
- $67,235
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 35.1
Doraville is a city of 10,623 people in DeKalb County, Georgia. The median home is worth $331,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more vibrant than 98% of Georgia towns, better transit than 96% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 95% of Georgia towns.
How Doraville ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Doraville is worth $331,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $67,235, which is more affordable than 13% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,868 a month. 57.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Doraville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $331,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,868 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $67,235 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 57.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Doraville
| People | Doraville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 2.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 45.1% | — |
| Work from home | 16.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Doraville
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.7°F. About 51.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 49 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Doraville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 24, 1975 about 3.5 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 167 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 127 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 7, 1998.
Severe weather in DeKalb County since 1996
DeKalb County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in DeKalb County
DeKalb County had 310,019 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,011 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Doraville itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Doraville
5 public schools with 2,778 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantdale Elementary School | PK-5 | 689 | 13.0 |
| Oakcliff Elementary School | PK-5 | 648 | 16.2 |
| Hightower Elementary School | PK-5 | 619 | 13.5 |
| Evansdale Elementary School | PK-5 | 522 | 13.1 |
| Tapestry Public Charter School (charter) | 6-12 | 300 | 7.9 |
Towns near Doraville
- Chamblee, GA2.6 mi · 30,164 people · home $432,800
- Dunwoody, GA3.4 mi · 51,683 people · home $602,900
- Norcross, GA4.2 mi · 17,209 people · home $403,400
- Peachtree Corners, GA4.6 mi · 42,243 people · home $484,700
- Brookhaven, GA5.0 mi · 55,161 people · home $692,700
- Tucker, GA5.8 mi · 37,005 people · home $384,500
- Sandy Springs, GA5.9 mi · 108,080 people · home $619,800
- Clarkston, GA6.7 mi · 14,756 people · home $302,600
Doraville questions
Is Doraville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Doraville scores better for retirees than 10% of Georgia towns and quieter than 6%. 11.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.1).
How much does a house cost in Doraville?
The median owner-occupied home in Doraville is valued at $331,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,235, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $1,868 a month.
What is the weather like in Doraville?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Doraville get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Doraville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 24, 1975. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)