Moving to Druid Hills, GA

About Druid Hills

Druid Hills is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in DeKalb County, just east of Atlanta and adjacent to Emory University. Its 2020 U.S. census population was 9,429 — down from 14,568 in 2010 because the Emory University/CDC area was annexed into the city of Atlanta in 2018.

Home prices in Druid Hills

The median listing price in Druid Hills is $804,950.

Top places in Druid Hills

• The Olmsted-designed linear parks and winding parkways
• Emory University's campus (adjacent, in Atlanta since 2018)
• Fernbank Museum of Natural History (adjacent)
• The historic estate architecture of the Druid Hills Historic District
• Mason Mill Park and the South Peachtree Creek trail (nearby)

Commuting from Druid Hills

• Roughly 6 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta; typically 15–25 minutes by car via Ponce de Leon or North Decatur Road. No MARTA rail station inside the CDP; the Edgewood/Candler Park and East Lake Blue Line stations are nearby, and MARTA bus routes serve the area.

Schools in Druid Hills

Public schools: DeKalb County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Druid Hills FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Druid Hills, GA?
  The median listing price in Druid Hills is $804,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Druid Hills, GA?
  Roughly 6 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta; typically 15–25 minutes by car via Ponce de Leon or North Decatur Road. No MARTA rail station inside the CDP; the Edgewood/Candler Park and East Lake Blue Line stations are nearby, and MARTA bus routes serve the area.
• Which school district serves Druid Hills, GA?
  Druid Hills is served by DeKalb County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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