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Lilburn, GA


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Lilburn, Georgia

Introduction to Lilburn, Georgia

Lilburn, Georgia, in Gwinnett county, is 13 miles E of Sandy Springs, Georgia and 17 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is conveniently located inside the Atlanta metropolitan area. There are an estimated 11,307 people in Lilburn.

Lilburn History

Prior to 1817, the area now known as Lilburn was inhabited by Native Americans. The Seaboard Airline Railway established the city in 1890. Originally, the area was known as McDaniel. The first church of the region was established in 1823. Lilburn was incorporated on July 27, 1910.

Lilburn and nearby Attractions

  • Yellow River Game Ranch
  • Stone Mountain Park
  • Mountain Park Aquatic Center & Activity Building
  • Southeastern Railway Museum
  • Zoo Atlanta Playspace
  • Georgia Aquarium

Things To Do In Lilburn

There are several parks, playgrounds and scenic trails in Lilburn. You can visit the Lilburn City Park and the Camp Creek Greenway Trail during your leisure hours. Family day trips can also be planned at the Yellow River Game Ranch. The Mockingbird Lake, Sturdivant Lake and Spences Lake offer facilities for fishing and boating. There are also ample shopping opportunities in Lilburn.

Lilburn Transportation

Dobbins Air Reserve Base Airport can be reached within a few minutes.

Lilburn Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are provided by the Gwinnett College of Business, Devry Institute of Technology, Garmon Beauty College and Emory University.

High Points

Lilburn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyLilburn Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 7%Lilburn Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 7%Lilburn College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 7%Lilburn Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 7%Lilburn People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 8%Lilburn Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Lilburn Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lilburn, GA

Comparing Lilburn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women810
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Age of the Population46
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income810
People Above Poverty710
People in Middle Class or Better710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use35
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Property Taxes61
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime46

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