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Living in
Vinings.
Vinings is an unincorporated community in Cobb County, GA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Vinings
This unincorporated Cobb County community sits in that sweet spot between Atlanta's urban convenience and suburban breathing room—you get the 30339 ZIP code with an Atlanta address, but you're actually living in a smaller, tighter-knit neighborhood of about 12,500 people strung along the Chattahoochee River. The median household income here hovers around $95,000, and homes typically run $600,000-plus, so you're paying for proximity to affluent Buckhead and established infrastructure, not just hype. The job market is solid with a 3.2% unemployment rate, and your commute averages under 24 minutes—reasonable for metro Atlanta—though you'll absolutely need a car; this is suburban Georgia, and car dependency is real.
Vinings at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Foreign-Born
12.0%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Population Growth
+4.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.0% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Vinings: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Vinings, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (17.5%), and 8.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
13.3%
of residents
65 and Older
11.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
14.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
45.3%
of households
Married Couples
24.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.83
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 32% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Vinings
In Vinings, rent runs 32% above the GA average, and home values are 99% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,802
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
33.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $485,212 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Vinings and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cobb County, which includes Vinings, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Vinings: Cobb County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cobb County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Vinings is about 2% of Cobb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Vinings 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
Commute23.7 min avg
How Vinings residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Vinings, most residents drive alone to work (58%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 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 45% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Cobb County Police Department, which covers Vinings, runs 45% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
181.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
957.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Cobb County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cobb County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cobb County, which includes Vinings, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Hail | $8,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $54,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.0M |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $110,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Drought | $55,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,000 |
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
Cobb County, county-wide
Vinings is about 2% of Cobb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cobb County, which includes Vinings, is typically good.
Median AQI
35
Cobb County, county-wide
Vinings is about 2% of Cobb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Vinings has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
63
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 4.94" |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 4.94" |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 4.94" |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 4.03" |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.18" |
| Jun | 82°F | 65°F | 4.14" |
| Jul | 84°F | 68°F | 7.03" |
| Aug | 84°F | 68°F | 4.81" |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 3.70" |
| Oct | 71°F | 51°F | 4.15" |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 4.46" |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 4.86" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Vinings
Uninsured
7.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Vinings's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ridgeview Institute
Psychiatric · 2.9 mi away · Smyrna
Piedmont Hospital, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.6 mi away · Atlanta
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite
Childrens · ER available · 6.9 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.
Education70.0% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Vinings
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
70.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Vinings (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 26,623 students · in-state tuition $8,664 · 56% graduate · median earnings $51,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
7.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 18,785 students · in-state tuition $12,008 · 93% graduate · median earnings $114,210 (10 yrs after entry)
Georgia State University-Perimeter College
8.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 13,693 students · in-state tuition $3,200 · 24% graduate · median earnings $51,903 (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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,603 students · in-state tuition $30,270 · 45% graduate · median earnings $46,867 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,414 students · in-state tuition $32,470 · 76% graduate · median earnings $65,773 (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: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Vinings
Vinings has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
9 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
10 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
14 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
76 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
84 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
87 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
88 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Vinings
Vinings Library
4290 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta
Cities Near Vinings
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Vinings?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Vinings FAQ
Is Vinings, Georgia affordable?⌄
Vinings's median rent is $1,839/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $94,982/year. Median home value is $604,600.
Is Vinings, Georgia safe?⌄
Vinings is policed by the Cobb County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 182 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 958 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Vinings, Georgia?⌄
Cobb County, which includes Vinings, 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 Vinings, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Vinings is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,839/month and median household income is $94,982/year. The median home value is $604,600. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Vinings, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Vinings is 24 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