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Snellville, GA

A town of about 21,620 people in Gwinnett County, part of the Atlanta area. Resident comments and photos are about Snellville; job numbers cover the wider area.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Snellville

GA Snellville north
GA Snellville north · Photo: Jober14 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
GA Snellville south
GA Snellville south · Photo: Jober14 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
New snellville city hall
New snellville city hall · Photo: User:Jober14, Public domain
New snellville senior center
New snellville senior center · Photo: User:Jober14, Public domain
Oakland village out parcel
Oakland village out parcel · Photo: Jober14 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Snellville Bumper Sticker
Snellville Bumper Sticker · Photo: Unknown, Public domain
Snellville City Hall and Senior Center
Snellville City Hall and Senior Center · Photo: Jober14 ( talk ), Public domain
Snellville Xpress bus sign
Snellville Xpress bus sign · Photo: Unknown, Public domain
US Snellville east
US Snellville east · Photo: Unknown, Public domain
US Snellville west
US Snellville west · Photo: User:Jober14, Public domain
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Where it is
Snellville
Snellville in Georgia
Georgia in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Snellville's center.

25
grocery stores
92
restaurants
13
coffee shops
14
parks
52
playgrounds
4
libraries
3
movie theaters
1
live theater
5
bookstores
13
gyms
4
bars
9
pharmacies
2
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Biking and trails

Within 5 miles of the center of Snellville.

Bike lanes and bike paths
12 miles
more than most U.S. towns
Walking and hiking trails
22 miles
about typical for a U.S. town

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Counts depend on how well local volunteers have mapped the area, so treat them as a rough guide.

What rent costs

Of about 1,351 rented homes in Snellville, 64% rent for under $2,000 a month and 100% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 4%
$1,000 to $1,499: 27%
$1,500 to $1,999: 33%
$2,000 to $2,499: 32%
$2,500 to $2,999: 5%
$3,000 or more: 0%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Snellville rents for $1,500 to $1,999 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $3,000 to $3,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Your first weeks in Georgia

  • Forward your mail: USPS change of address. It costs about $1 online to confirm who you are.
  • Switch your driver's license and car registration. Each state sets its own deadline, often somewhere between 10 days and a few months after you move. Find the Georgia DMV.
  • Register to vote at your new address: Georgia voter registration.
  • Set up power, gas, water and trash. Some cities bill water and trash together, and some ask new customers for a deposit.
  • Update your address with your bank, employer, insurance and the IRS (Form 8822 if you're not filing soon).
  • Find a doctor and dentist early. New-patient waits can be weeks, even in big cities.

Public schools

2 public school districts in this county, with about 187,661 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Gwinnett County · Lawrenceville
181,814 students · 14.8 students per teacher · 140 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Buford City · Buford
5,847 students · 16.3 students per teacher · 5 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

Childcare and colleges

Daycare and preschool

Georgia keeps an official list of licensed childcare, with inspection reports and openings in many states. In a lot of towns, infant spots fill up months ahead, so it helps to get on waitlists before you move.

Typical full-time prices in this county (2022)
AgeDaycare centerHome daycare
Infant (under 2)$205/week
about $10,700 a year
$163/week
about $8,500 a year
Toddler (2)$188/week
about $9,800 a year
Preschool (3 to 4)$179/week
about $9,300 a year
$154/week
about $8,000 a year
School-age$82/week
about $4,300 a year

For an infant at a center: $205/week here, $167 across GA, $259 across the U.S.. Full-time infant care at a center here costs about 11% of a typical family's income. These are 2022 prices, the newest the government has published by county, and prices have gone up since.

U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022. Middle (median) price for full-time care. State and U.S. figures average the county prices, weighted by population (Census 2024).
Search licensed childcare in Georgia →
Link via childcare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

32 colleges in the county and the wider metro around Snellville. Prices are yearly tuition and fees for full-time undergrads, before financial aid.

Georgia Gwinnett College · Lawrenceville
Public, 4-year · 11,907 students · $4,458 in-state, $13,244 out-of-state
Gwinnett Technical College · Lawrenceville
Public, 2-year (community college) · 9,726 students · $3,356 in-state, $5,756 out-of-state
Reformed University · Lawrenceville
Private nonprofit, 4-year · 331 students · $5,360 a year
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus · Atlanta (metro)
Public, 4-year · 47,946 students · $11,764 in-state, $32,876 out-of-state
Kennesaw State University · Kennesaw (metro)
Public, 4-year · 45,069 students · $5,786 in-state, $17,040 out-of-state

Moving for school? Public colleges charge state residents much less, and community colleges often charge even less to people who live in their district. Most states want you to have lived there about 12 months, for reasons other than school, before you count as a resident for tuition. The rules differ by state, so check with the college's registrar.

IPEDS 2023-24, National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS). Degree-granting public and nonprofit schools with 100+ students. Varro doesn't rank colleges.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$377,428
What a typical home sells for across the Atlanta area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
31 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $2,323 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in GA. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hail risk
Relatively High
Hail is a real cost here: roof claims are common and some insurers charge a separate, higher deductible for wind and hail. Covered parking helps protect a car.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hospitals nearby
2 within 5 miles
Hospitals mapped within 5 miles of the center. Emergency and specialty care vary, so check which ones fit your needs.
Source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Drug overdose deaths (county)
10.6 per 100,000 people a year
106 deaths in the 12 months ending March 2026. GA average: 14.1 per 100,000. U.S.: 19.9. Counts are by where people lived, and recent months may still be updated.
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, provisional counts through March 2026; Census population estimates 2024
People without housing (local count)
About 6.3 per 10,000 residents
HUD's one-night count in January 2025 found 6,643 people without housing in the Georgia Balance of State area (157 counties): 2,236 in shelters and 4,407 outside, up from 6,633 in 2024. GA: 11 per 10,000. U.S.: 21.9. One-night counts miss people, and how areas count differs.
Source: HUD Point-in-Time Count, January 2025 (HUD, 2025 report to Congress); Census population estimates 2024
Median household income
$84,823
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.98% of home value a year
About $980 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 4.99%
GA's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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