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Renter's guide to Johns Creek, GA

Voted the number one best place to raise a family in Georgia and taking third place in USA TODAY's list of 'Top 50 places to live in America', Johns Creek is a great choice not only for young families, but for people from all walks of life.

With a population of 83,397 and a land mass of 31.3 sq. miles, it's the 4th biggest city in Atlanta's metropolitan area, although it's only marginally smaller than the top 3: South Fulton, Sandy Springs, and Roswell. Compared to Atlanta itself, Johns Creek is roughly 5 times smaller in terms of population, and 4 times smaller in terms of area. Johns Creek sits around 27 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, and it typically takes around 40 minutes to drive. However, congestion during rush hour can cause delays of up to 2 hours in extreme cases.

Johns Creek enjoys a warm and temperate climate throughout much of the year, with summer highs of around 87°F in July. January is typically the coldest month, with temperatures dropping to around 40°F. With an average of 53 inches of rain per year, the city receives higher than average rainfall. March is generally the wettest month and can see as much as 6.5 inches of rainfall, while October, the driest month, normally sees around half that amount. Despite this, Johns Creek still manages to enjoy an average of 217 sunny days, just above the national average.

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Things to do in Johns Creek, GA

Bordered by the Chattahoochee River, Johns Creek is a city with a strong connection to nature. It boasts access to over 200 acres of parkland and nature reserve, with 5 access points to the river. Several parks are dotted throughout the suburb, each maintained to a high standard, offering numerous activities to residents of all ages. Newtown park is particularly beautiful, and comes with various amenities such as playgrounds, sports fields, amphitheaters, bandstands, tables, and spaces to grill. Best of all, it features a 1-acre dog park, ideal for your furry friends.

During summer, music lovers can revel in the 'Summer Concerts Series', held at the 'Mark Burkhalter Park Amphitheater'. The city provides a number of free concerts that can be enjoyed by all throughout the warm summer evenings, with a variety of food trucks and beverage stations to keep you busy.

Johns Creek, GA employment & economy

With an annual median income of $100,000, residents of Johns Creek enjoy almost double the state's average income. This is generally attributed to high levels of education throughout the population of Johns Creek, with over 65% of adults holding at least a bachelor's degree, entitling them to higher paid jobs.

The main industries operating in Johns Creek include finance, insurance, business management, medical, and retail. The largest employer in the city is currently 'State Farm Insurance', with around 1,280 employees. Jobs in technology and the specialized medical sectors typically offer the highest wages.

Education in Johns Creek, GA

As previously mentioned, many Johns Creek residents are educated to a high level, and it's no surprise that the local education system is highly rated. The public schools within Johns Creek fall under the Fulton County School System and are thus not funded by the city itself.

Schools in this city consistently perform well and are frequently placed among the top in the nation. There are 4 local schools that are National Blue-Ribbon Schools of Excellence: Chattahoochee High School, River Trail Middle School, Medlock Bridge Elementary, and Dolvin Elementary. Additionally, Northview High School has had the highest SATs scores in the state 3 times.