What are the schools like in Smyrna, GA?

Smyrna is served primarily by State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Smyrna?

The median household income in Smyrna, GA is $92,258 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Smyrna, GA?

Smyrna has an average high temperature of 53.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Smyrna, GA affordable or expensive?

Smyrna's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Smyrna is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $380,100 and the median rent is $1,553 per month.

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

Smyrna has a violent crime rate of 227.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1312.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Smyrna, GA a Good Place to Live?

Smyrna is a mid-sized city of 55,863 in Georgia, with a median household income of $92,258 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Smyrna stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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

All Smyrna 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

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

Metric	Smyrna, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$380,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,553	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$92,258	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Smyrna's violent crime rate is 227.5 per 100,000 residents — 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

227.5 /100k

Property Crime

1312.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Smyrna is served primarily by State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Smyrna, GA	National Avg
School District	State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	57.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Smyrna sees average highs of 53.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Smyrna, GA
Average High — January	53.3°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	51.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Smyrna, GA	National Avg
Population	55,863	—
Median Age	35.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	45.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	33.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.1%	18.9%
Asian	8.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	10.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Vinings, GA 3 mi Fair Oaks, GA 4 mi Mableton, GA 4 mi Marietta, GA 6 mi Austell, GA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Smyrna

Smyrna, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

30080 30082

Smyrna vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smyrna, GA affordable or expensive?

Smyrna's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Smyrna roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $380,100 and median rent is $1,553/month.

What is the crime rate in Smyrna, GA?

Smyrna's violent crime rate is 227.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1312.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Smyrna?

Public schools in Smyrna are operated by State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 57.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Smyrna, GA a good place to live?

Smyrna, GA has a population of 55,863, a median household income of $92,258, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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 Smyrna?

Smyrna averages 53.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Smyrna?

Smyrna, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 30080, 30082.

What is the population of Smyrna?

The population of Smyrna, Georgia is 55,863 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Smyrna?

Key numbers for living in Smyrna: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $380,100, median household income $92,258, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Smyrna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.