At a Glance
Median Income
$86,052
$32,417 per capita
Home Value
$250,700
Zillow: $311,863
Median Rent
$1,462/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
96/100K
1,275/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
13.7% smoking rate
How Villa Rica Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Villa Rica's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Villa Rica a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Villa Rica residents earn a median household income of $86,052 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,417. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,527 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Villa Rica is $250,700 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,863. Median rent is $1,462/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Villa Rica reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,275/100K.
Education
26.8% of adults in Villa Rica hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Villa Rica has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population17,798
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,215/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,052
Per Capita$32,417
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$8,179M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,700
Rent$1,462
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$311,863
Housing Units6,435
Rent Burden23.4%
Crime
F
Violent96/100K
Property1,275/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,190 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Villa Rica was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
10.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.