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Is Johns Creek a Good Place to Live? Johns Creek, Georgia: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Johns Creek ranks #16 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #10 of 524 smaller cities and #1 of 20 in Georgia. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (40 per 100,000, #4 of 444) and low poverty (4.2%, #16 of 524), and trails on a shrinking population (-0.7%, #429 of 468) and high rents ($2,257/mo, #454 of 524).
Johns Creek by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Johns Creek's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Johns Creek?
Johns Creek's cost of living index is 100.1, in line with the US level of 100 and #649 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,257/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $695,041, 2.1 times the typical Georgia home ($330,817).
| Measure | Johns Creek | GeorgiaGA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 100.1#649 of 1,308 | 96.3 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $695,041#1009 of 1,187 | $330,817 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,548/mo#926 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $629,400#1100 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $2,257/mo#1187 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.9x#548 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 16.9%#144 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Georgia is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Johns Creek housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Johns Creek is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA metro.
Georgia housing market →Is Johns Creek safe?
Johns Creek recorded 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 88% below the US rate of 328 and 87% below Georgia's 297. That ranks #13 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #4 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Johns Creek Police Department. Property crime runs 442 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Johns Creek | GeorgiaGA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 40#13 of 1,085 | 297 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 442#14 of 1,085 | 1,409 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Georgia is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Johns Creek?
The median household in Johns Creek earns $160,093, 93% above the US figure of $83,163 and 2 times Georgia ($79,991). Unemployment is 3% (US 4.3%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.7% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Johns Creek | GeorgiaGA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $160,093#29 of 1,312 | $79,991 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3%#98 of 1,058 | 3.4% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 4.2%#59 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -0.7%#1029 of 1,132 | +0.9% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Georgia is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Johns Creek?
The median resident of Johns Creek is 43.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 72.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #28 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 80.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Johns Creek | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 43.3 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 72.7%#28 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 80.4% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Johns Creek's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Johns Creek to describe its public schools. 20.8% of adults are obese and 9.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Johns Creek | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 20.8%#27 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 9.3%#265 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 12.1%#19 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 6.8%#228 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Johns Creek?
The average commute in Johns Creek is 30.1 minutes (Georgia 29.4); 0.2% of workers take transit and 37.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Johns Creek scores 8.1 of 20 (below average walkable), #1031 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 78.1°F and winters 44.4°F, with 51.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Johns Creek | GeorgiaGA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 30.1 min#1113 of 1,312 | 29.4 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 10.3%#1073 of 1,312 | 11.3% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 54.4% | 71.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 37.8% | 14.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.1#1031 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Georgia is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51.9 | 32.7 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 56.4 | 35.9 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 64.4 | 42.2 | 4.7 |
| Apr | 72.7 | 49.2 | 3.9 |
| May | 80.3 | 58.5 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 86.2 | 66.3 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 89.4 | 69.9 | 4.7 |
| Aug | 88.2 | 69.1 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 82.9 | 62.8 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 72.8 | 50.9 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 62.5 | 40.6 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 54.4 | 35.5 | 4.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Atlanta Dekalb Peachtree Airport.
| Measure | Johns Creek | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 61.5°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 78.1°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 44.4°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 51.4 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Atlanta Dekalb Peachtree Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Johns Creek?
Fulton County's air had a median air quality index of 49, and 54% of measured days were rated good; 4 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Fulton County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, hail, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.09% of building value, lower than 94% of US counties.
| Measure | Johns Creek | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 49#814 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 4#645 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.09%#97 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Fulton County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Fulton County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.006% | 70% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0015% | 43% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0049% | 37% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.063% | 26% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Johns Creek compare with similar-size cities?
Johns Creek is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #10 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 81,988.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek, GAPop. 81,988 | #16 | 73.4 | $160,093 | $2,257/mo | 40 | 30.1 min |
| Gastonia, NCPop. 82,884 | #1128 | 47.3 | $64,059 | $1,204/mo | 889 | 26.8 min |
| Cicero, ILPop. 82,797 | #500 | 58.0 | $70,842 | $1,154/mo | 222 | 29.3 min |
| New Rochelle, NYPop. 82,769 | #124 | 67.5 | $109,167 | $1,917/mo | 154 | 32.5 min |
| South Jordan, UTPop. 82,686 | #127 | 67.3 | $134,047 | $1,991/mo | 113 | 24.1 min |
| Miami Beach, FLPop. 82,031 | #638 | 56.0 | $72,856 | $1,826/mo | part year | 26.7 min |
| Rancho Cordova, CAPop. 81,849 | #517 | 57.8 | $89,585 | $1,787/mo | 507 | 26.7 min |
| Silver Spring, MDPop. 81,462 | #251 | 63.2 | $99,860 | $1,913/mo | no data | 34 min |
| Lake Charles, LAPop. 81,143 | #1113 | 47.7 | $59,235 | $1,109/mo | 665 | 17 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Johns Creek compare with the rest of Georgia?
Johns Creek ranks #1 of the 20 Georgia cities we track, with a score of 73.4 against Georgia's statewide 55.4. Its households earn 2 times the Georgia median. Violent crime is 87% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2.1 times the typical Georgia home.
| City | Rank in GA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek, GAPop. 81,988 | #1 | 73.4 | $160,093 | $2,257/mo | 40 |
| Alpharetta, GAPop. 66,855 | #2 | 70.6 | $147,612 | $1,948/mo | 220 |
| Roswell, GAPop. 92,621 | #3 | 69.2 | $128,654 | $1,810/mo | 111 |
| Sandy Springs, GAPop. 107,087 | #4 | 68.0 | $104,340 | $1,870/mo | 114 |
| Dunwoody, GAPop. 51,758 | #5 | 67.1 | $121,903 | $1,859/mo | 162 |
| Brookhaven, GAPop. 57,855 | #6 | 65.4 | $117,663 | $1,882/mo | 265 |
| Smyrna, GAPop. 56,633 | #7 | 64.8 | $100,061 | $1,739/mo | 240 |
| Marietta, GAPop. 62,263 | #8 | 60.9 | $72,725 | $1,586/mo | 291 |
| Atlanta, GAPop. 505,268 | #9 | 58.3 | $85,652 | $1,711/mo | 736 |
| Gainesville, GAPop. 45,032 | #10 | 55.2 | $66,974 | $1,299/mo | 404 |
| Athens, GAPop. 127,345 | #11 | 54.2 | $52,974 | $1,219/mo | 352 |
| South Fulton, GAPop. 110,471 | #12 | 53.9 | $82,324 | $1,702/mo | 477 |
| Warner Robins, GAPop. 82,990 | #13 | 53.9 | $66,970 | $1,212/mo | 513 |
| Savannah, GAPop. 147,898 | #14 | 51.9 | $57,137 | $1,382/mo | county/metro |
| Columbus, GAPop. 203,711 | #15 | 51.4 | $58,073 | $1,106/mo | 366 |
| Valdosta, GAPop. 55,252 | #16 | 46.6 | $45,925 | $1,054/mo | 477 |
| Stonecrest, GAPop. 60,501 | #17 | 46.5 | $64,591 | $1,601/mo | no data |
| Augusta, GAPop. 201,528 | #18 | 45.9 | $55,485 | $1,142/mo | 547 |
| Macon, GAPop. 156,578 | #19 | 40.3 | $51,234 | $1,066/mo | 1,293 |
| Albany, GAPop. 67,224 | #20 | 39.5 | $47,240 | $931/mo | 1,485 |
All 20 Georgia cities we track, by overall score. Georgia statewide: median income $79,991, violent crime 296.9 per 100,000.
How is Johns Creek's score calculated?
Johns Creek scores 73.4 out of 100, #16 of 1,312 (grade A+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; education and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Georgia's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Johns Creek. Similar-size median 55.5.
91.2 - SafetyCity data · 15% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Johns Creek's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
100.0 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Johns Creek. Similar-size median 58.9.
86.1 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Johns Creek's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
43.7 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Johns Creek. Similar-size median 56.1.
97.8 - GrowthCity data · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Johns Creek. Similar-size median 42.4.
37.7 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Johns Creek. Similar-size median 50.0.
56.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Johns Creek's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
37.4 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
68.0 - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Johns Creek.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Johns Creek's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Johns Creek has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Johns Creek
Is Johns Creek, GA a good place to live?
Johns Creek ranks #16 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #10 of 524 smaller cities and #1 of 20 in Georgia. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (40 per 100,000, #4 of 444) and low poverty (4.2%, #16 of 524), and trails on a shrinking population (-0.7%, #429 of 468) and high rents ($2,257/mo, #454 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Johns Creek?
Johns Creek's cost of living index is 100.1, in line with the US level of 100 and #649 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,257/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $695,041, 2.1 times the typical Georgia home ($330,817).
What is the crime rate in Johns Creek?
Johns Creek recorded 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 88% below the US rate of 328 and 87% below Georgia's 297. That ranks #13 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #4 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Johns Creek Police Department. Property crime runs 442 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Johns Creek?
The median household in Johns Creek earns $160,093, 93% above the US figure of $83,163 and 2 times Georgia ($79,991). Unemployment is 3% (US 4.3%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.7% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Johns Creek?
Median rent in Johns Creek is $2,257/mo (Census), #1187 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,548/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 16.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Johns Creek?
The typical home value in Johns Creek is $695,041, up 0.6% in a year, against $330,817 for Georgia and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $629,400.
How are the public schools in Johns Creek?
We have too few school records for Johns Creek to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Johns Creek?
The average commute is 30.1 minutes, #1113 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 29.4 minutes across Georgia. 10.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Johns Creek?
Johns Creek averages 61.5°F over the year, 78.1°F in summer and 44.4°F in winter, with 51.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Johns Creek walkable?
Johns Creek scores 8.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1031 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Johns Creek at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Fulton County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, hail, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.09% of building value, lower than 94% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Johns Creek?
Fulton County's air had a median air quality index of 49, and 54% of measured days were rated good; 4 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Johns Creek?
Johns Creek has 81,988 residents. The median resident of Johns Creek is 43.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 72.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #28 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 80.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Johns Creek compare with the rest of Georgia?
Johns Creek ranks #1 of the 20 Georgia cities we track, with a score of 73.4 against Georgia's statewide 55.4. Its households earn 2 times the Georgia median. Violent crime is 87% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2.1 times the typical Georgia home.
What cities are similar in size to Johns Creek?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Johns Creek's population of 81,988 are Gastonia, NC (#1128 overall), Cicero, IL (#500 overall), New Rochelle, NY (#124 overall), South Jordan, UT (#127 overall), and Miami Beach, FL (#638 overall). Johns Creek is #16.