Gwinnett County

GA · Pop. 10,529 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Gwinnett County is a rural county in GA with a population of approximately 10,529.

$/Acre: $1,134

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 237 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 6.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.79%

Combined Sales Tax5.79%

Cost of Living Index89.2

Median Household Income$60,891

Poverty Rate10.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,134

Median Home Price$147K

Acres for Sale4107

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season237 days

Annual Rainfall54.4 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,855 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)138 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K636

Property Crime /100K610

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town22 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyStrong