What are the schools like in Snellville, GA?

Snellville 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 Snellville?

The median household income in Snellville, GA is $88,586 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Snellville, GA?

Snellville has an average high temperature of 53.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Snellville, GA affordable or expensive?

Snellville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Snellville is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $259,500 and the median rent is $1,840 per month.

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

Snellville has a violent crime rate of 186.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2072.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Snellville, GA a Good Place to Live?

Snellville is a small city of 20,895 in Georgia, with a median household income of $88,586 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Snellville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Snellville 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

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

Metric	Snellville, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$259,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,840	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,586	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Snellville's violent crime rate is 186.0 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

186.0 /100k

Property Crime

2072.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Snellville, 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	37.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Snellville sees average highs of 53.9°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	Snellville, GA
Average High — January	53.9°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	53.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Snellville, GA	National Avg
Population	20,895	—
Median Age	42.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	39.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	40.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.3%	18.9%
Asian	9.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	17.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Grayson, GA 3 mi Lawrenceville, GA 6 mi Loganville, GA 7 mi Mountain Park, GA 7 mi Lilburn, GA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Snellville

Snellville, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

30078 30039

Snellville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Snellville, GA affordable or expensive?

Snellville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Snellville roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $259,500 and median rent is $1,840/month.

What is the crime rate in Snellville, GA?

Snellville's violent crime rate is 186.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2072.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Snellville?

Public schools in Snellville 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. 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Snellville, GA a good place to live?

Snellville, GA has a population of 20,895, a median household income of $88,586, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Snellville?

Snellville averages 53.9°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 Snellville?

Snellville, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 30078, 30039.

What is the population of Snellville?

The population of Snellville, Georgia is 20,895 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Snellville?

Key numbers for living in Snellville: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $259,500, median household income $88,586, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Snellville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.