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Life in Johns Creek
If you're considering Johns Creek, understand you're looking at one of the Atlanta metro's most affluent suburbs—median home values around $629,000 and household incomes averaging $160,000—with a distinctly family-focused demographic where nearly 44% of households have children and 68% are married couples. The job market is solid with 3.0% unemployment, though most residents will still commute; plan for about 30 minutes on average to reach jobs elsewhere in the metro. The public schools serving the area through Fulton County Schools are a major draw, and 70% of residents hold college degrees, creating a highly educated community.
Johns Creek at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Foreign-Born
34.8%
Broadband Internet
97.8%
of households
Population Growth
-2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics34.8% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Johns Creek: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Johns Creek, the largest foreign-born group is from India (27.3%), and 8.9% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
26.0%
of residents
65 and Older
13.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.8%
of households
Married Couples
68.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.82
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 62% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Johns Creek
In Johns Creek, rent runs 62% above the GA average, and home values are 108% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,007
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $689,664 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below GA average
Unemployment in Johns Creek and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Johns Creek is 0.4 percentage points lower than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Johns Creek Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area
Commute30.1 min avg
How Johns Creek residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Johns Creek, most residents drive alone to work (54%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 88% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Johns Creek runs 88% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
39.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
442.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Johns Creek Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fulton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fulton County, which includes Johns Creek, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $556,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $87,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $482,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $387,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $219,500 |
| 2018 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.4M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fulton County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fulton County, which includes Johns Creek, is typically good — 198 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
198
per year
Moderate Days
163
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Fulton County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Johns Creek has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.6"
Hot Days/Year
53
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
49
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 4.57" |
| Feb | 56°F | 36°F | 4.47" |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 4.70" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.87" |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 3.83" |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.69" |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.71" |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 4.51" |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 4.12" |
| Oct | 73°F | 51°F | 3.39" |
| Nov | 63°F | 41°F | 4.21" |
| Dec | 54°F | 36°F | 4.36" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Johns Creek
Johns Creek has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Northside Hospital Duluth
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Duluth
Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 7 mi away · Roswell
Peachford Behavioral Health System of Atlanta
Psychiatric · ER available · 9.6 mi away · Atlanta
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Johns Creek
Johns Creek's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 72.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
72.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Johns Creek (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 11,344 students · in-state tuition $4,532 · 25% graduate · median earnings $48,736 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Georgia
12 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,940 students · in-state tuition $21,250 · 73% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,352 students · in-state tuition $49,430 · 53% graduate · median earnings $60,002 (10 yrs after entry)
American InterContinental University-Atlanta
10.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 734 students · in-state tuition $13,297 · 19% graduate · median earnings $42,612 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Johns Creek
Johns Creek has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
6 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
21 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
23 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
85 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
88 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Johns Creek
Dr. Robert E. Fulton Regional Library At Ocee
5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta
Northeast-Spruill Oaks Regional Library
9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta
Northwest Branch Library At Scotts Crossing
2489 Perry Boulevard N.W., Atlanta
Cities Near Johns Creek
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Johns Creek FAQ
Is Johns Creek, Georgia affordable?⌄
Johns Creek's median rent is $2,257/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $160,093/year. Median home value is $629,400.
Is Johns Creek, Georgia safe?⌄
Johns Creek's violent crime rate was 40 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 442 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Johns Creek, Georgia?⌄
Johns Creek has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Johns Creek, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Johns Creek is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,257/month and median household income is $160,093/year. The median home value is $629,400. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Johns Creek, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Johns Creek is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from