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North Druid Hills, GA

North Druid Hills, also known as Briarcliff or Toco Hills, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (North Druid Hills CDP) in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The population was 18,947 at the 2010 census. The commercial center of the area is the Toco Hill Shopping Center, located near the intersection of North Druid Hills Road and LaVista Road.

North Druid Hills is located at 33°49′11″N 84°19′41″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.0 square miles (13 km²), of which 0.20% is water. The CDP boundaries are Interstate 85 to the north, across which is the Buford Highway corridor and the city of Brookhaven, Clairmont Road and the North Decatur CDP and the city of Decatur to the east, the South Fork of Peachtree Creek and the Druid Hills CDP to the south, and the DeKalb County boundary with the city of Atlanta to the west.

One of the earliest European settlers in north DeKalb County was Chapman Powell, whose "Medicine House" cabin was built near the intersection of Clairmont and North Decatur roads (later relocated to Stone Mountain Park, where it still stands). Dr. Powell (1798–1870) owned most of the land in the Candler Lake and South Fork Peachtree Creek area during his lifetime. His land was later purchased by Walter Candler.

Major Washington Jackson Houston owned land on the north side of the South Fork of Peachtree Creek, in what is now Briarcliff. Visitors used to visit Major Houston to buy ground cornmeal produced by his 1876 gristmill or to attend social gatherings held on his property. Major Houston converted the mill into an early hydroelectric plant circa 1900. Atlanta contractor Harry J. Carr bought Houston's land in the 1920s and constructed the fieldstone and wrought iron home now known as the Houston Mill House. Emory University purchased the home in the 1960s and renovated it. Houston Mill House, located at 849 Houston Mill Road, is now open for dining and special events.

After World War II and continuing into the 1950s, many Jews moved out of Washington-Rawson, where Turner Field now stands, and the Old Fourth Ward into North Druid Hills and Morningside/Lenox Park. Congregation Beth Jacob, an orthodox synagogue, moved to LaVista Road in 1962, and the neighborhood has since become a hub of Orthodox Judaism for the Atlanta area with three Jewish schools, six congregations, and a mikveh located along or near LaVista Road.

The North Druid Hills CDP remained rural until 1965 when Executive Park was constructed on a former dairy farm as the first suburban office park in metropolitan Atlanta. Following the completion of Executive Park, the area boomed with suburban development. The 19-story Executive Park Motor Hotel, built in the 1970s at the southeast corner of I-85 and North Druid Hills Road and which later served as a BellSouth training center, was a modernist landmark until its demolition in November 2014 after being purchased by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for $9.6 million in January 2013.

North Druid Hills places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The Emory University Hospital Midtown and Children’s Health Care of Atlanta, located nearby, are the medical facilities providing advanced healthcare services. The Rack Athletic Performance Center provides comprehensive fitness training tailored to individual needs. For a unique yoga experience, Southern Lotus Yoga offers various classes in a serene setting. Next Age Fitness features innovative workout routines with state-of-the-art equipment. Mental health and wellness are catered for by PeriSteam Atlanta, which specializes in holistic health practices. Hands On Wellness offers a range of therapeutic services, including massage therapy. For fitness enthusiasts, Workout Anytime Decatur is a convenient option for 24/7 gym access.

Top sites in North Druid Hills, GA include Piedmont Park, Atlanta Botanical Garden, and Centennial Olympic Park.

Population: 21,789 (2021). Elevation: Approximately 980 feet. Area: 4.46 sq mi (11.55 km²). ZIP Code: 30329. Area code(s): 404, 678, 470.

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Is North Druid Hills, GA a nice area?

North Druid Hills is a trendy suburb, part of the Druid Hill neighborhood, known for its charm, community, and culture. It is close enough to Atlanta for anyone looking to commute or enjoy the city life while also enjoying a suburban lifestyle. North Druid Hills is home to top-rated universities, including Emory University, and hospitals, which is why it is a perfect place for people in the medical and academic fields. 

What are the demographics of North Druid Hills, GA?

North Druid Hills is a city located in DeKalb County and Fulton County Georgia. North Druid Hills has a 2024 population of 16,408. North Druid Hills is currently declining at a rate of -2.47% annually and its population has decreased by -9.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,074 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Druid Hills was: White: 61.17%, Black or African American: 18.92%, Asian: 12.42%, Two or more races: 6.68%, Native American: 0.44%, Other race: 0.37%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%

What county is North Druid Hills, GA?

North Druid Hills, also known as Briarcliff or Toco Hills, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (North Druid Hills CDP) in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The population was 18,947 at the 2010 census. The commercial center of the area is the Toco Hill Shopping Center, located near the intersection of North Druid Hills Road and LaVista Road.

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DeKalb County

Wikipedia

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World Population Review

Piedmont Park

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Centennial Olympic Park. 

Emory University Hospital Midtown

Children’s Health care of Atlanta

Rack Athletic Performance Center

Southern Lotus Yoga

Next Age Fitness

PeriSteam Atlanta

Hands On Wellness

Workout Anytime Decatur

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