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Snellville, GA


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Snellville, Georgia

Snellville, Georgia, in Gwinnett county, is 21 miles E of Sandy Springs, Georgia (center to center) and 22 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is conveniently located inside the Atlanta metropolitan area. There are an estimated 15,351 people in Snellville.

The People and Families of Snellville

In Snellville, about 66% of adults are married. Many folks in Snellville are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Snellville had a median family income of $74,077. Snellville has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Snellville living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($36,975) in Snellville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Snellville Housing

Approximately 87% of housing in Snellville is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Snellville, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Snellville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophySnellville Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophySnellville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophySnellville People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Snellville Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Snellville Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Snellville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Snellville, GA

Comparing Snellville 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
Age of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women710
Racial Diversity74
Well-Paid Single Men710
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Senior Citizens45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use35
Walking and Biking to Work12
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Affordability of Rents21
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime35

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