The Town FilesVilla Rica, Georgia
City in Carroll County · population 16,970 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $274,200
- Household income
- $87,803
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 31.4
Villa Rica is a city of 16,970 people in Carroll County, Georgia. The median home is worth $274,200, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Georgia towns, better transit than 81% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 73% of Georgia towns.
How Villa Rica 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 Villa Rica is worth $274,200, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $87,803, which is more affordable than 60% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,547 a month. 65.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Villa Rica | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $274,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,547 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $87,803 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 65.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Villa Rica
| People | Villa Rica | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 29.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.5% | — |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 34.0 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Villa Rica
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 31.6°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Villa Rica since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 29, 1991 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Carroll County since 1996
Carroll County has been included in 23 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 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Carroll County
Carroll County had 45,530 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,823 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Villa Rica itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Villa Rica
8 public schools with 6,386 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica High School | 9-12 | 1,795 | 21.1 |
| Bay Springs Middle School | 6-8 | 896 | 14.7 |
| Mason Creek Middle School | 6-8 | 855 | 13.4 |
| Ithica Elementary | PK-5 | 781 | 14.5 |
| Glanton-Hindsman Elementary | PK-5 | 655 | 15.2 |
| Mirror Lake Elementary School | PK-5 | 585 | 16.3 |
| Villa Rica Elementary School | PK-5 | 475 | 13.6 |
| New Georgia Elementary School | PK-5 | 344 | 12.7 |
Towns near Villa Rica
- Fairfield Plantation, GA5.8 mi · 4,898 people · home $332,600
- Temple, GA6.4 mi · 5,089 people · home $232,800
- Douglasville, GA12.4 mi · 34,650 people · home $359,200
- Bremen, GA13.6 mi · 7,185 people · home $289,500
- Dallas, GA13.6 mi · 14,042 people · home $251,800
- Carrollton, GA13.9 mi · 26,738 people · home $311,100
- Chattahoochee Hills, GA14.1 mi · 2,950 people · home $397,000
- Hiram, GA14.7 mi · 4,929 people · home $303,200
Villa Rica questions
Is Villa Rica, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Villa Rica scores better for retirees than 23% of Georgia towns and quieter than 16%. 10.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.4).
How much does a house cost in Villa Rica?
The median owner-occupied home in Villa Rica is valued at $274,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,803, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,547 a month.
What is the weather like in Villa Rica?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 31.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Villa Rica get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Villa Rica since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 29, 1991. 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)