salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 94% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.1 minutes each way. Most homes (80.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 72.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $104,200 a year. That is $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 163 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Johns Creek?
Share of households by yearly income. 61.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Johns Creek
| Size | Johns Creek | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,330 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,954 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,256 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,508 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,882 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Johns Creek overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Johns Creek, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Johns Creek
Life in Johns Creek
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Johns Creek?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,762 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $629,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $62,940 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Johns Creek, GA?
Renting in Johns Creek costs a median of about $2,605 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Johns Creek?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $104,200 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Johns Creek cheap or expensive?
Johns Creek is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.1% of the typical household income of $172,660. It ranks 163rd cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Johns Creek?
The median homeowner in Johns Creek pays $5,007 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.
Is Johns Creek more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Johns Creek?
The median home value in Johns Creek is $629,400, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
81,988 people live in Johns Creek. Numbers are typical (middle) values.