What are the schools like in Vinings, GA?

Vinings is served primarily by Fulton County. The district operates 62 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, and 22 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Vinings?

The median household income in Vinings, GA is $91,071 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Vinings, GA?

Vinings has an average high temperature of 53.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Vinings, GA affordable or expensive?

Vinings's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Vinings is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $559,900 and the median rent is $1,662 per month.

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

Vinings has a violent crime rate of 214.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1370.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Vinings, GA a Good Place to Live?

Vinings is a small city of 12,947 in Georgia, with a median household income of $91,071 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Vinings stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Vinings is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Vinings 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

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

Metric	Vinings, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$559,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,662	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	35.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$91,071	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Vinings's violent crime rate is 214.3 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

214.3 /100k

Property Crime

1370.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Vinings is served primarily by Fulton County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Vinings, GA	National Avg
School District	Fulton County	—
Elementary Schools	62	—
Middle Schools	20	—
High Schools	22	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	66.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vinings sees average highs of 53.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 54.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Vinings, GA
Average High — January	53.7°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	54.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Vinings, GA	National Avg
Population	12,947	—
Median Age	33.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	55.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	29.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.5%	18.9%
Asian	3.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.7%	22.2%
65 and over	13.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Smyrna, GA 3 mi Fair Oaks, GA 6 mi Mableton, GA 6 mi Atlanta, GA 7 mi Brookhaven, GA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Vinings

Vinings, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30339

Vinings vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vinings, GA affordable or expensive?

Vinings's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Vinings roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $559,900 and median rent is $1,662/month.

What is the crime rate in Vinings, GA?

Vinings's violent crime rate is 214.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1370.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Vinings?

Public schools in Vinings are operated by Fulton County. The district has 62 elementary, 20 middle, and 22 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 66.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Vinings, GA a good place to live?

Vinings, GA has a population of 12,947, a median household income of $91,071, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. 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 Vinings?

Vinings averages 53.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.1 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Vinings?

Vinings, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30339.

What is the population of Vinings?

The population of Vinings, Georgia is 12,947 with a median age of 33.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vinings?

Key numbers for living in Vinings: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $559,900, median household income $91,071, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vinings side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.