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Lilburn.
About
Life in Lilburn
At around 15,000 people, Lilburn feels like a real community rather than a sprawling suburb, even though it's solidly part of the greater Atlanta metro and only 19 miles from downtown. Housing costs are reasonable for the area at a median home value of $329,700 and median rent around $1,778, paired with a median household income of $63,581, so you're not getting priced out like you might in closer-in Atlanta neighborhoods. The job market is solid with unemployment at 3.1%, though you'll likely commute somewhere—the average is about 32 minutes, and most people head toward Atlanta or elsewhere in Gwinnett County for work since Lilburn itself isn't a major employment hub.
Lilburn at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
22.9%
Foreign-Born
35.2%
Broadband Internet
84.6%
of households
Population Growth
+15.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics35.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lilburn: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lilburn, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (18.1%), and 45.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.4%
of residents
65 and Older
16.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.1%
of households
Married Couples
50.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.01
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 28% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lilburn
In Lilburn, rent runs 28% above the GA average, and home values are 9% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,686
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $391,563 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Lilburn and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Gwinnett County, which includes Lilburn, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Lilburn: Gwinnett County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Gwinnett County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lilburn is about 2% of Gwinnett County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lilburn 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
Commute31.9 min avg
How Lilburn residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lilburn, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 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 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lilburn runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
143.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,171.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lilburn Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Gwinnett County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Gwinnett County, which includes Lilburn, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $145,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $102,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $247,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $327,500 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.3M |
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
Gwinnett County, county-wide
Lilburn is about 2% of Gwinnett County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Gwinnett County, which includes Lilburn, is typically good — 211 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
211
per year
Moderate Days
151
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Gwinnett County, county-wide
Lilburn is about 2% of Gwinnett County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lilburn 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
53.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lilburn
Uninsured
21.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lilburn's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Snellville
Northside Hospital Duluth
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Duluth
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.5 mi away · Lawrenceville
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.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lilburn
Lilburn's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 27.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lilburn (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 11,344 students · in-state tuition $4,532 · 25% graduate · median earnings $48,736 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,298 students · in-state tuition $68,056 · 93% graduate · median earnings $93,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Georgia
12.5 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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 836 students · in-state tuition $52,552 · 75% graduate · median earnings $60,457 (10 yrs after entry)
American InterContinental University-Atlanta
13 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, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lilburn
Lilburn has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
11 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
16 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
27 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
79 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
92 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lilburn
Lilburn
4817 Church Street, Lilburn
Cities Near Lilburn
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lilburn?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lilburn FAQ
Is Lilburn, Georgia affordable?⌄
Lilburn's median rent is $1,778/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $63,581/year. Median home value is $329,700.
Is Lilburn, Georgia safe?⌄
Lilburn's violent crime rate was 143 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 1171 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lilburn, Georgia?⌄
Gwinnett County, which includes Lilburn, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lilburn, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Lilburn is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,778/month and median household income is $63,581/year. The median home value is $329,700. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lilburn, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Lilburn is 32 minutes, which is longer than 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