The Town FilesJohns Creek, Georgia
City in Fulton County · population 82,453 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $629,400
- Household income
- $160,093
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 43.3
Johns Creek is a city of 82,453 people in Fulton County, Georgia. The median home is worth $629,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more upscale than 99% of Georgia towns, better for families than 95% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 90% of Georgia towns.
How Johns Creek ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Johns Creek is worth $629,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $160,093, which is more affordable than 34% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $2,257 a month. 80.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Johns Creek | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $629,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $2,257 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $160,093 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 80.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Johns Creek
| People | Johns Creek | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.7% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 34.8% | — |
| Work from home | 37.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Johns Creek
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.7°F. About 51.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 49 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Johns Creek since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on January 2, 2006 about 6.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 91 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 7, 1998.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 948,157 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $100,817 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Johns Creek itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Johns Creek
2 public schools with 2,519 students, about 18.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek High School | 9-12 | 1,859 | 19.2 |
| Shakerag Elementary School | PK-5 | 660 | 15.7 |
Towns near Johns Creek
- Duluth, GA3.7 mi · 31,873 people · home $400,800
- Alpharetta, GA4.7 mi · 65,818 people · home $649,000
- Peachtree Corners, GA4.8 mi · 42,243 people · home $484,700
- Norcross, GA6.6 mi · 17,209 people · home $403,400
- Suwanee, GA8.0 mi · 20,786 people · home $480,600
- Roswell, GA8.4 mi · 92,833 people · home $567,100
- Dunwoody, GA8.9 mi · 51,683 people · home $602,900
- Doraville, GA9.4 mi · 10,623 people · home $331,900
Johns Creek questions
Is Johns Creek, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Johns Creek scores better for retirees than 69% of Georgia towns and quieter than 20%. 13.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.3).
How much does a house cost in Johns Creek?
The median owner-occupied home in Johns Creek is valued at $629,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $160,093, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $2,257 a month.
What is the weather like in Johns Creek?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Johns Creek get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Johns Creek since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on January 2, 2006. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)