Moving to Doraville, GA puts you in a small DeKalb County city of about 10,000 people just southeast of Dunwoody, with mid-century homes in neighborhoods like Northwoods, the last stop on MARTA’s Gold Line, Buford Highway food and Assembly Atlanta, the film studio campus on the old GM plant site.
Thinking about moving to Doraville? It’s right next door to Dunwoody, and it’s one of the most interesting cities in the Atlanta area right now. Small, diverse and changing fast.
Here’s what I tell buyers who are looking at Doraville.
What Doraville Is Like
Doraville is a small city of about 10,000 people in DeKalb County. It’s one of the most diverse places in metro Atlanta, and you feel it on Buford Highway, where you can eat your way around the world in a few miles.
For decades the city was built around the General Motors plant. That site is now Assembly Atlanta, a huge film and TV studio campus. Here’s my Assembly Atlanta tour episode, and the story of a group of locals making a movie about growing up in Doraville.
Doraville Neighborhoods and Homes
A lot of Doraville’s homes were built after World War II, so you’ll see ranches, split-levels and mid-century modern designs. Northwoods is the best known for its mid-century homes. Oakcliffe and the Tilly Mill area are other neighborhoods buyers ask about.
Compared to Dunwoody, Doraville has historically offered a lower price point, which makes it a good option for first-time buyers who want to be close to Perimeter.
Getting Around
Doraville has the last stop on MARTA’s Gold Line, and I-285 and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard are right there. Getting to Perimeter, Buckhead or downtown is easy.
Things to Do in Doraville
- Eat along Buford Highway
- Walk the public park at Assembly Atlanta
- Honeysuckle Park and other neighborhood parks
- Quick trips to Perimeter Mall, Chamblee and Dunwoody Village
Doraville vs. Dunwoody
Doraville is smaller, more diverse and often more affordable. Dunwoody is more suburban, with bigger parks like Brook Run and neighborhood swim and tennis clubs. Both are minutes from Perimeter, and plenty of my buyers look at both.
Comparing more cities? Read my guides to moving to Chamblee, moving to Peachtree Corners and moving to Dunwoody. For official city info, visit the City of Doraville.
My Take
Doraville is one to watch. Assembly Atlanta is bringing jobs and attention, and the mid-century neighborhoods have a lot of character. If you want to be near Perimeter at a lower price point, it deserves a look.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moving to Doraville
Where is Doraville, GA?
Doraville is a small city in DeKalb County, northeast of Atlanta, next to Dunwoody, Chamblee and Peachtree Corners.
Does Doraville have MARTA?
Yes. The Doraville MARTA station is the last stop on the Gold Line.
What kinds of homes are in Doraville?
Mostly post-World War II ranches, split-levels and mid-century homes, with Northwoods known for its mid-century designs.
What is Assembly Atlanta?
A film and TV studio campus on the old General Motors plant site in Doraville, with a public park around the studios.