Snellville, GA

Georgia · Metropolitan Area

Snellville is a small city in Georgia with a population of 21,203. Residents earn $88,378 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
21,203 Population 2,021/sq mi density
$88,378 Median Income $35,189 per capita
$293,400 Home Value $351,239 Zillow
$1,794 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
175 Violent Crime/100K 3,583 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,378 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$293,400 home value, $1,794/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K (54% below avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,378
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $293,400
4% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 175/100K
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 39.4%
17% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,794
54% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.1%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

How Snellville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population21,203
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density2,021/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 38%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,378
Per Capita$35,189
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$72,408M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$293,400
Rent$1,794
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$351,239

Crime

F
Violent175/100K
Property3,583/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault118/100K
Burglary190/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.6%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI44 (Good)
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation1,000 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.4%
High School+90.5%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute38 min
EV Stations8
Libraries17

Is Snellville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Snellville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Snellville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Snellville is $88,378, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Snellville is $293,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,794 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Snellville is below the national average at 175 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,583 per 100,000, 83% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Snellville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Snellville has a population of 21,203 with a density of 2,021 people per square mile. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (40%), with 38.2% White.

Population

21,203
Total Population
2,021
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
10.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Snellville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only70.6%
10% below US avg
Spanish29.4%
119% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Snellville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Snellville is $88,378, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Snellville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,378
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,189
Avg Weekly Wage$1,281
IRS Avg AGI$72,803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)34,096
County GDP$72,408M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,336
Healthcare2,577
Retail3,073
Manufacturing760

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,748
64% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.7 min
Work from Home16.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Snellville is $293,400, 4% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,794 (54% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $351,239.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$293,400
4% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$351,239
Median List Price$363,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$363,450
$/Sq Ft$175
Homes Sold22
Sale-to-List Ratio97.4%
Price Drops22.9%
Inventory83

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,794
54% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,093

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedrooms$1,203
3 Bedrooms$1,524
4 Bedrooms$1,775

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,748
64% above US avg
Effective Rate1.96%
In Snellville, 36.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 16.6% report depression. 25.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Snellville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.1%
12% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure33.3%
Asthma10.0%
COPD5.1%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.5%
Physical Inactivity25.8%
Depression16.6%
Mental Distress16.4%
Physical Distress11.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.7%
Checkup Rate77.3%
Premature Death6,209/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access82.1%
Healthcare Facilities2,577
Snellville has a violent crime rate of 175 per 100,000 residents, 54% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,583 per 100,000 (83% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Snellville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent174.5/100K
54% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape10.3/100K
Robbery46.2/100K
Assault118.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,583.2/100K
83% above US avg
Burglary189.9/100K
Theft3,295.7/100K
Vehicle Theft97.5/100K
Arson15.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)65

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Snellville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.4 inches
35% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,000 ft (305 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density2,021/sq mi
Coordinates33.8602°N, 84.0063°W
County FIPS13135
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 39.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 16.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.1%
D 57.7%

Winner: Democrat by 16.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.4%
17% above US avg
High School+90.5%
School Test Score4.92
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,021/sq mi
Total Area10.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations8
Alt Fuel Stations11
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities2,577
Restaurants2,336
Retail Stores3,073

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)65
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.7 min
Work from Home16.0%

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