Snellville, GA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 21,323
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Low
Median Income High

Climate

Snellville's climate is temperate, and snowfall is rare.

Geography

The city sits in northern Georgia, east of Atlanta.

Cultural Attractions

Snellville Days Festival is an annual, two-day event featuring food and craft vendors, live entertainment, and a 5K Road Race/Fun Run.

Recreation

About six percent of the city's land is used as parks, including the T. W. Briscoe Park, which contains Pate Lake.

Historical

The city was founded by James Sawyer and Thomas Snell, who also started the city's first business, a dry-goods store.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
21,323
Population under 55:
75.6%
Population over 55:
24.4%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Atlanta

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
90°F July High, 34°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$58,022
Median home price:
$134,497
Average property tax:
$2,163

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
9.1%
Average
Cost of living:
Average

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
1
Middle schools:
1
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
16
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
23

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
1/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
35/3
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
56/3

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
23

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