Fulton County · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta · population 81,167
Where Johns Creek stands
At or near all-time high. averaging 7.7% annual growth over 5 years.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 26.3 price-to-rent ratio, renting beats buying in Johns Creek for most shorter holds. The premium you pay to own would take many years of rent savings to recoup, and that's before maintenance, taxes, and opportunity cost on the down payment.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Johns Creek has held up across the cycle: home values at $706,441 with +7.7% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Johns Creek's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Johns Creek
Johns Creek is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, with an estimated population of 81,167. It anchors the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta metro area. The median home value in Johns Creek is $706,441 as of 2026-04, up 1.1% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +7.7% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Johns Creek average $2,241 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (-0.7%). The composite momentum score is 63 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
▲ Bull case
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About Johns Creek (Wikipedia)
Johns Creek is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population was 82,453. The city is a northeastern suburb of Atlanta.
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City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Current weather
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Local news & community
Latest news
- 764 Morganton Drive Crk, Johns Creek, GA 30024Realtor.com · 4d ago
- Gourmet All-Day Café Toastique to Debut in Johns Creek, Georgia this SummerThe National Law Review · 1d ago
- Johns Creek house fire destroys home, no injuries reportedFOX 5 Atlanta · 1w ago
- Johns Creek's Naman Sharma: Georgia Lottery Scholar AthleteWSB-TV · 5d ago
- Heavy flames destroy home in Johns CreekAtlanta News First · 1w ago
- No injuries as fire tears through Johns Creek house11Alive.com · 1w ago
Local chatter (Reddit)
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local economy & environment
Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.
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