What are the schools like in Lilburn, GA?

Lilburn is served primarily by Gwinnett County. The district operates 82 elementary schools, 29 middle schools, and 28 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Lilburn?

The median household income in Lilburn, GA is $61,347 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Lilburn, GA?

Lilburn has an average high temperature of 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Lilburn, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lilburn, GA affordable or expensive?

Lilburn's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lilburn is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $257,500 and the median rent is $1,464 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lilburn, GA?

Lilburn has a violent crime rate of 176.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2276.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lilburn, GA a Good Place to Live?

Lilburn is a small city of 14,741 in Georgia, with a median household income of $61,347 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Lilburn stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lilburn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lilburn city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Lilburn's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lilburn costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lilburn, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$257,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,464	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,347	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lilburn's violent crime rate is 176.5 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

176.5 /100k

Property Crime

2276.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lilburn is served primarily by Gwinnett County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lilburn, GA	National Avg
School District	Gwinnett County	—
Elementary Schools	82	—
Middle Schools	29	—
High Schools	28	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lilburn sees average highs of 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 53.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lilburn, GA
Average High — January	51.9°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	53.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Lilburn, GA	National Avg
Population	14,741	—
Median Age	36.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	26.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	37.1%	18.9%
Asian	17.3%	6.3%
Under 18	31.4%	22.2%
65 and over	16.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mountain Park, GA 3 mi Tucker, GA 5 mi Norcross, GA 5 mi Stone Mountain, GA 6 mi Berkeley Lake, GA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Lilburn

Lilburn, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30047

Lilburn vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilburn, GA affordable or expensive?

Lilburn's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lilburn roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $257,500 and median rent is $1,464/month.

What is the crime rate in Lilburn, GA?

Lilburn's violent crime rate is 176.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2276.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lilburn?

Public schools in Lilburn are operated by Gwinnett County. The district has 82 elementary, 29 middle, and 28 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lilburn, GA a good place to live?

Lilburn, GA has a population of 14,741, a median household income of $61,347, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lilburn?

Lilburn averages 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.5 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lilburn?

Lilburn, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30047.

What is the population of Lilburn?

The population of Lilburn, Georgia is 14,741 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lilburn?

Key numbers for living in Lilburn: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $257,500, median household income $61,347, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lilburn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.