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Living in
Snellville.
About
Life in Snellville
This east Atlanta suburb of about 21,000 people strikes a practical balance for families and professionals who want suburban calm without sacrificing access to the city. You're looking at a 37-minute average commute to downtown Atlanta via US 78, which beats a lot of metro areas but means you're car-dependent—that's just the reality of living 33 miles out. The median home price hovers around $335,000 with a median household income of $89,896, making it reasonably affordable for the Atlanta market, though you'll want to factor in Georgia's humid subtropical summers (hitting 90°F in late July with real humidity) and the less glamorous side of winter ice storms that can actually paralyze the region more than the rare snow.
Snellville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Foreign-Born
24.7%
Broadband Internet
95.2%
of households
Population Growth
+9.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics24.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Snellville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Snellville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (14.2%), and 13.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.3%
of residents
65 and Older
16.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.0%
of households
Married Couples
56.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.97
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 Snellville
In Snellville, rent runs 31% above the GA average, and home values are 10% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,994
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $350,225 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Snellville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Gwinnett County, which includes Snellville, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Snellville: Gwinnett County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Gwinnett County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Snellville is about 2% of Gwinnett County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Snellville 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
Commute37.7 min avg
How Snellville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Snellville, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 35% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 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 48% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Snellville runs 48% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
171.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,644.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Snellville 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 Snellville, 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
Snellville 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 Snellville, 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
Snellville is about 2% of Gwinnett County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Snellville has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Hot Days/Year
37
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
60
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 32°F | 5.04" |
| Feb | 58°F | 35°F | 4.40" |
| Mar | 66°F | 40°F | 5.19" |
| Apr | 74°F | 47°F | 4.27" |
| May | 81°F | 56°F | 4.17" |
| Jun | 87°F | 64°F | 4.60" |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.13" |
| Aug | 89°F | 67°F | 4.87" |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 4.27" |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 3.43" |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 4.04" |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 2.49" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Snellville
Snellville has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Summitridge Center- Psychiatry & Addictive Med
Psychiatric · 6 mi away · Lawrenceville
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Lawrenceville
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 12.2 mi away · Conyers
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.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Snellville
Snellville's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 36.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Snellville (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 11,344 students · in-state tuition $4,532 · 25% graduate · median earnings $48,736 (10 yrs after entry)
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
14.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 338 students · in-state tuition $20,950 · 95% graduate · median earnings $38,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Luther Rice College & Seminary
12.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 165 students · in-state tuition $12,056 · 47% graduate · median earnings $49,305 (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, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Snellville
Snellville has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
19 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
34 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
74 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Snellville
Snellville (E H Williams)
2740 Lenora Church Road, Snellville
Cities Near Snellville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Snellville?
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Snellville FAQ
Is Snellville, Georgia affordable?⌄
Snellville's median rent is $1,818/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $89,896/year. Median home value is $335,000.
Is Snellville, Georgia safe?⌄
Snellville's violent crime rate was 171 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 1645 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Snellville, Georgia?⌄
Gwinnett County, which includes Snellville, 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 Snellville, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Snellville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,818/month and median household income is $89,896/year. The median home value is $335,000. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Snellville, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Snellville is 38 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