Suburb
Villa Rica
- B+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Atlanta, GA
- 49 reviews
- Public SchoolsB
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingB
- NightlifeB
- Good for FamiliesB+
- DiversityA
- JobsB-
- WeatherB
- Cost of LivingB
- Health & FitnessB-
- Outdoor ActivitiesB+
- CommuteC
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$127,700
National
$184,700Median Rent
$917
National
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Villa Rica Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Residents
Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$48,519
National
$55,322Children
27%
Top Public Schools Serving Villa Rica
- B+
Mirror Lake Elementary School
- Douglas County Schools, GA
- PK, K-5
- B+
Ithica Elementary School
- Carroll County Schools, GA
- PK, K-5
- B+
Alexander High School
- Douglas County Schools, GA
- 9-12
- 382 reviews
- B+
Mason Creek Elementary School
- Douglas County Schools, GA
- PK, K-5
- B+
Glanton-Hindsman Elementary School
- Carroll County Schools, GA
- PK, K-5
Villa Rica Reviews
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Villa Rica has a small town appeal with all the conveniences of a much larger community. The residents still sit on their front porches and wave at people passing by. Despite vast growth in the last 20 years, Villa Rica has maintained it's historic attraction. The tiny town received it's name as "The City of Gold" from the mining performed in the 1800's. Visitors and residents can enjoy the Pine Mountain Gold Museum and Scenic Railroad. In the 1900's Villa Rica was the home of several textile mills and were very successful during WWI. This small town continues to attract large industry, which provide jobs as well as locally owned small businesses. The majority of our residents were born here and openly embrace anyone wanting to make Villa Rica there home.
Villa Rica community brings the family feeling together. Subtle historic gold mines and upcoming small businesses which really make the community stay together. It's the up and coming young new families mixed with the legacy of generation families which they make sure your remember.
It's just a class act community. What I would change is adding a Starbucks, or chick-fila closer in town so that there is a good mix of modern and classic and we don't have to go into another town 15-20 minutes away just to eat different food.
It's just a class act community. What I would change is adding a Starbucks, or chick-fila closer in town so that there is a good mix of modern and classic and we don't have to go into another town 15-20 minutes away just to eat different food.
Villa Rica has been pleasant, and my transition has been effortless. The one thing that I like about the area is the hometown feeling. However, I would like better access to public transportation to the Atlanta metro area. I would think that officials would make plans for a railroad system that would connect to the Atlanta metro area. This would be one of the things I would like to see changed in Villa Rica. The other thing that I would like to see change is the downtown area. It would be nice to see more stores and entertainment downtown.