The Town FilesVinings, Georgia
Community in Cobb County · population 12,581 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $604,600
- Household income
- $94,982
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 32.9
Vinings is a community of 12,581 people in Cobb County, Georgia. The median home is worth $604,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for young professionals than 100% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 100% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 97% of Georgia towns.
How Vinings 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 Vinings is worth $604,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 6.4 times the median household income of $94,982, which is more affordable than 3% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,839 a month. 33.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Vinings | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $604,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,839 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $94,982 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 33.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Vinings
| People | Vinings | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.7% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 13.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.0% | — |
| Work from home | 31.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Vinings
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 33.5°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 54 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vinings since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 21, 1993 about 3.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 481 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 106 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 6, 1999.
Severe weather in Cobb County since 1996
Cobb County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| 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 Cobb County
Cobb County had 384,275 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,531 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Vinings itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Towns near Vinings
- Smyrna, GA2.8 mi · 55,663 people · home $449,500
- Fair Oaks, GA6.1 mi · 9,028 people · home $199,600
- Mableton, GA7.0 mi · 40,834 people · home $313,100
- Atlanta, GA7.1 mi · 498,715 people · home $439,600
- Brookhaven, GA7.5 mi · 55,161 people · home $692,700
- Sandy Springs, GA7.6 mi · 108,080 people · home $619,800
- Marietta, GA7.8 mi · 60,972 people · home $448,500
- North Druid Hills, GA8.6 mi · 20,385 people · home $515,900
Vinings questions
Is Vinings, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Vinings scores better for retirees than 31% of Georgia towns and quieter than 7%. 11.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.9).
How much does a house cost in Vinings?
The median owner-occupied home in Vinings is valued at $604,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,982, so homes cost about 6.4 times income. Median rent is $1,839 a month.
What is the weather like in Vinings?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 33.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Vinings get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vinings since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 21, 1993. 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)