City safety & data profile

SnellvilleGA

Snellville, GA is a 20K-resident city in Gwinnett County with a median household income of $89,896.

Gwinnett County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Snellville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Snellville has a population larger than 43% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $335,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

20K
Population
Top 57%
By size
$89,896
Median income
$335,000
Median home
8.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Snellville

Snellville posts a median household income higher than 60% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Snellville area.

Top 40%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Snellville

Where Snellville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$89,896 Top 40% higher than 60% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. GA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Snellville, GA beyond the headline numbers

Snellville sits inside Gwinnett County, Georgia, at roughly 33.86°N, -84.02°W. Population 19,733, $89,896 median household income. Median home value $335,000, median rent $1,818. Poverty rate 8.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Snellville's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 37.6%, then short sleep duration at 36.5%. 1 hospital in/around Snellville, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Snellville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
19,733
Snellville
Median Income
$89,896
+32% vs avg
Median Home Value
$335,000
+47% vs avg
Median Age
38.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Gwinnett County) - Snellville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
980K+19%
Median Income
$87,890+45%
Median Home Value
$380,900+122%
Poverty Rate
10.8%-22%
Unemployment
4.2%-60%

Economics

Economics indicators for Snellville, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,818/mo
Poverty Rate
8.9% -37% vs avg
Unemployment 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.2%
Work From Home 17.9%
Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 34.3%
African American 41%
Asian 10.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
37.6%
Short Sleep Duration
36.5%
Obesity
35.9%
Physical Inactivity
26.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.3%
Diabetes
13.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.7%
Binge Drinking
12.1%
Current Smoking
11.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 61.8%
Annual Checkup 79.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.3%
Stroke
3.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
PIEDMONT EASTSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
SNELLVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Snellville, GA? ▼
Snellville, GA has a population of 19,733 people, located in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Snellville? ▼
The median household income in Snellville, GA is $89,896 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.9%.
What is the median home value in Snellville? ▼
The median home value in Snellville, GA is $335,000. Median rent is $1,818/month.
What are the top health concerns in Snellville? ▼
The top health indicators in Snellville include High Blood Pressure (37.6%), Short Sleep Duration (36.5%), Obesity (35.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Snellville? ▼
Snellville has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Snellville? ▼
The median age in Snellville, GA is 38.8 years. 36.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Snellville, GA is located in Gwinnett County, Georgia. With a population of 20K and a $89,896 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Snellville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Snellville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Snellville area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Gwinnett County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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