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Living in
Mountain Park.
Mountain Park is an unincorporated community in Gwinnett County, GA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Mountain Park
Mountain Park is a community of 13,102 people in Georgia. The median household income is $95,678, median rent runs about $1,818 per month, and median home values are around $350,000. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Mountain Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Foreign-Born
27.1%
Broadband Internet
92.1%
of households
Population Growth
-2.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics27.1% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Mountain Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mountain Park, the largest foreign-born group is from India (26.5%), and 10.0% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
18.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.5%
of households
Married Couples
56.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.85
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 31% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Mountain Park
In Mountain Park, rent runs 31% above the GA average, and home values are 15% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
39.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,344
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Mountain Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Gwinnett County, which includes Mountain Park, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Mountain Park: Gwinnett County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Gwinnett County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Mountain Park is about 1% of Gwinnett County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Mountain Park 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
Commute32.2 min avg
How Mountain Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mountain Park, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 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 39% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Gwinnett County Police Department, which covers Mountain Park, runs 39% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
202.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
931.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Gwinnett County Police Department (county-wide rate)
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 Mountain Park, 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
Mountain Park is about 1% 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 Mountain Park, 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
Mountain Park is about 1% 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
Mountain Park 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 Mountain Park
Uninsured
10.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mountain Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Snellville
Emory Decatur Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 9.5 mi away · Decatur
Emory Hillandale Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.6 mi away · Lithonia
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.
Education12.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mountain Park
Mountain Park's student/teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 45.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mountain Park (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
13.4 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
14.3 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, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mountain Park
Mountain Park has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
14 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
27 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
76 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
94 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mountain Park
Mountain Park
1210 Pounds Road Sw, Lilburn
Cities Near Mountain Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Mountain Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Mountain Park FAQ
Is Mountain Park, Georgia affordable?⌄
Mountain Park's median rent is $1,818/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $96,166/year. Median home value is $350,300.
Is Mountain Park, Georgia safe?⌄
Mountain Park is policed by the Gwinnett County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 202 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 932 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mountain Park, Georgia?⌄
Gwinnett County, which includes Mountain Park, 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 Mountain Park, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Mountain Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,818/month and median household income is $96,166/year. The median home value is $350,300. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mountain Park, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Mountain Park 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