Living in Dunwoody, Georgia

Living in Dunwoody, GA

Dunwoody scores high on quality of life for families. It's filled with suburban comfort and amenities, but is also close enough to Atlanta for nights out and tolerable commuting. It's been pure suburban for many years but the Dunwoody Village and Perimeter Mall and business district are giving the city a more "city vibe". Commute options include MARTA rail and proximity to I-285 and GA-400.

Dunwoody is suburban with a modern twist. Much of the city features tree-lined streets and master-planned neighborhoods, with parks and green spaces aplenty for the kiddos and doggos to play. This suburban lifestyle, which is a draw for families, is supplemented now with commercial spaces at Perimeter Center—a hub for dining, retail, and nightlife. Parks like the Dunwoody Nature Center provide green escapes. Active families take advantage of the robust community rec programs. And weekend farmers markets, and many trail systems get the locals out in community and family settings.

To see what locals do for fun, check out the Dunwoody Calendar of Events.

We highly recommend visiting Dunwoody and staying in the community at a VRBO instead of a hotel to get a feel for what it's like to live among the locals. You can also receive discounted fares on travel through our partnership with Expedia.

Dunwoody has a surprisingly solid job market for a classic suburb. Opportunities exist in healthcare, finance, and tech along the Perimeter corridor. Major employers include Cumberland-based corporations and large medical campuses, including Perimeter College campus of Georgia State University. Transit access via MARTA makes commuting to Midtown or Buckhead easier. For others, the hidden benefit is less outward commuting than you’d expect from a north-Atlanta suburb.