Living in Villa Rica, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Villa Rica · Census data 2020–2024
Villa Rica has 18,551 residents with a median age of 31.4. The median household income is $87,803 (14% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $274,200, the median rent is $1,547/month.
Villa Rica at a glance
- Population
- 18,551
- Median age
- 31.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $87,803State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $274,200State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,547/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 65.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Villa Rica a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Georgia median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Villa Rica
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Villa Rica the median home value is $274,200, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,547 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,574 a month in housing costs.
Villa Rica median household income
The median household income in Villa Rica is $87,803 and the income per person is $31,214. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Villa Rica: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,654
- Owner-occupied
- 65.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.8%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 3.03
Villa Rica demographics
- Population
- 18,551
- Median age
- 31.4
- Under 18
- 29.9%
- 65 and older
- 10.5%
- Households
- 6,120
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Villa Rica ›
Education in Villa Rica
28.4% of adults 25 and older in Villa Rica have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Villa Rica
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Villa Rica vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica | 18,551 | $87,803 | $274,200 | $1,547 |
| Fairfield Plantation | 6,172 | $102,984 | $332,600 | $1,783 |
| Temple | 5,901 | $91,180 | $232,800 | $1,384 |
| Fairplay | 1,881 | $119,667 | $355,200 | $987 |
| Douglasville | 37,536 | $79,107 | $359,200 | $1,582 |
| Bremen | 7,488 | $93,780 | $289,500 | $951 |
| Dallas | 14,714 | $75,545 | $251,800 | $1,492 |
| Carrollton | 27,392 | $54,379 | $311,100 | $1,089 |
| Chattahoochee Hills | 3,782 | $111,792 | $397,000 | — |
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Villa Rica ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Villa Rica: FAQ
What is the median household income in Villa Rica, GA?
The median household income in Villa Rica is $87,803, 14% 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 Villa Rica?
The median home value in Villa Rica is $274,200, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Villa Rica?
The median gross rent in Villa Rica is $1,547 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Villa Rica, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Georgia median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Villa Rica?
The median age in Villa Rica is 31.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Villa Rica?
The average commute to work in Villa Rica is 34 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Villa Rica?
The unemployment rate in Villa Rica is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Villa Rica?
28.4% of adults in Villa Rica 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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