Living in Snellville, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Snellville · Census data 2020–2024
Snellville has 21,620 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $89,896 (16% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $335,000, the median rent is $1,818/month.
Snellville at a glance
- Population
- 21,620
- Median age
- 38.8State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $89,896State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $335,000State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,818/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.2%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Snellville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Snellville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Snellville the median home value is $335,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,818 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,822 a month in housing costs.
Snellville median household income
The median household income in Snellville is $89,896 and the income per person is $36,556. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Snellville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,757
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.97
Snellville demographics
- Population
- 21,620
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 7,135
- Foreign-born
- 24.7%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Snellville ›
Education in Snellville
36.2% of adults 25 and older in Snellville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Snellville
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 64.2%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Snellville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snellville | 21,620 | $89,896 | $335,000 | $1,818 |
| Grayson | 4,858 | $131,293 | $477,500 | $2,237 |
| Lawrenceville | 30,954 | $61,561 | $350,600 | $1,613 |
| Loganville | 15,527 | $83,605 | $366,100 | $2,018 |
| Mountain Park | 12,850 | $96,166 | $350,300 | $1,818 |
| Lilburn | 15,390 | $63,581 | $329,700 | $1,778 |
| Stone Mountain | 6,623 | $46,973 | $206,400 | $1,540 |
| Dacula | 7,444 | $100,821 | $359,000 | $1,836 |
| Lakeview Estates | 3,596 | $46,900 | $74,700 | $751 |
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What is the median household income in Snellville, GA?
The median household income in Snellville is $89,896, 16% 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 Snellville?
The median home value in Snellville is $335,000, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Snellville?
The median gross rent in Snellville is $1,818 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Snellville, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Snellville?
The median age in Snellville is 38.8 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Snellville?
The average commute to work in Snellville is 38 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Snellville?
The unemployment rate in Snellville is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Snellville?
36.2% of adults in Snellville 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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