Living in Johns Creek, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johns Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Johns Creek has 81,988 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $160,093 (107% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $629,400, the median rent is $2,257/month.
Johns Creek at a glance
- Population
- 81,988
- Median age
- 43.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $160,093State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $629,400State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $2,257/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Johns Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 107% higher than the Georgia median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 108% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Johns Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Johns Creek the median home value is $629,400, 89% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,257 per month, which is 30.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,809 a month in housing costs.
Johns Creek median household income
The median household income in Johns Creek is $160,093 and the income per person is $68,479. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Johns Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 29,895
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.82
Johns Creek demographics
- Population
- 81,988
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 28,948
- Foreign-born
- 34.8%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johns Creek ›
Education in Johns Creek
72.7% of adults 25 and older in Johns Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 32.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johns Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 37.8%
- Drive alone
- 54.4%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Johns Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek | 81,988 | $160,093 | $629,400 | $2,257 |
| Berkeley Lake | 2,597 | $165,909 | $718,300 | $2,267 |
| Duluth | 32,426 | $95,331 | $400,800 | $1,828 |
| Alpharetta | 66,855 | $147,612 | $649,000 | $1,948 |
| Peachtree Corners | 42,373 | $82,139 | $484,700 | $1,701 |
| Norcross | 18,007 | $75,266 | $403,400 | $1,715 |
| Suwanee | 22,349 | $103,260 | $480,600 | $1,885 |
| Roswell | 92,621 | $128,654 | $567,100 | $1,810 |
| Dunwoody | 51,758 | $121,903 | $602,900 | $1,859 |
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What is the median household income in Johns Creek, GA?
The median household income in Johns Creek is $160,093, 107% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Johns Creek?
The median home value in Johns Creek is $629,400, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Johns Creek?
The median gross rent in Johns Creek is $2,257 per month, about 30.3% of household income.
Is Johns Creek, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 107% higher than the Georgia median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 108% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Johns Creek?
The median age in Johns Creek is 43.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Johns Creek?
The average commute to work in Johns Creek is 30 minutes; 37.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johns Creek?
The unemployment rate in Johns Creek is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johns Creek?
72.7% of adults in Johns Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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