The Town FilesLilburn, Georgia
City in Gwinnett County · population 14,502 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $329,700
- Household income
- $63,581
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 35.7
Lilburn is a city of 14,502 people in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The median home is worth $329,700, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more vibrant than 89% of Georgia towns, better for cycling than 85% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 83% of Georgia towns.
How Lilburn 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 Lilburn is worth $329,700, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $63,581, which is more affordable than 9% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,778 a month. 61.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lilburn | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $329,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,778 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $63,581 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 61.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lilburn
| People | Lilburn | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 30.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 35.2% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 31.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Lilburn
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 0.5 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
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lilburn since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 8, 1998 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 19 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 10, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 87 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 7, 1998.
Severe weather in Gwinnett County since 1996
Gwinnett County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County had 386,500 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,588 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Lilburn itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Lilburn
13 public schools with 19,189 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview High School | 9-12 | 3,279 | 18.4 |
| Berkmar High School | 9-12 | 3,089 | 15.6 |
| Trickum Middle School | 6-8 | 2,211 | 16.1 |
| Lilburn Middle School | 6-8 | 1,609 | 12.8 |
| Camp Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,447 | 14.5 |
| Lilburn Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,294 | 12.4 |
| Hopkins Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,117 | 12.4 |
| Berkmar Middle School | 6-8 | 1,065 | 13.1 |
| Arcado Elementary School | PK-5 | 933 | 13.1 |
| Knight Elementary School | PK-5 | 893 | 12.9 |
| Minor Elementary School | PK-5 | 886 | 11.7 |
| Head Elementary School | PK-5 | 738 | 13.4 |
Towns near Lilburn
- Mountain Park, GA3.0 mi · 13,089 people · home $350,300
- Tucker, GA4.9 mi · 37,005 people · home $384,500
- Norcross, GA5.1 mi · 17,209 people · home $403,400
- Stone Mountain, GA6.3 mi · 6,703 people · home $206,400
- Peachtree Corners, GA7.6 mi · 42,243 people · home $484,700
- Duluth, GA7.7 mi · 31,873 people · home $400,800
- Doraville, GA7.7 mi · 10,623 people · home $331,900
- Snellville, GA7.8 mi · 20,573 people · home $335,000
Lilburn questions
Is Lilburn, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lilburn scores better for retirees than 13% of Georgia towns and quieter than 4%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.7).
How much does a house cost in Lilburn?
The median owner-occupied home in Lilburn is valued at $329,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,581, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $1,778 a month.
What is the weather like in Lilburn?
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 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Lilburn get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lilburn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 8, 1998. 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)