Villa Rica is a quiet residential neighborhood about 35 miles west of Downtown Atlanta.
Lake Val-do-mar and Mirror Lake Golf Course create one of the best views found in Villa Rica.
Many homes in Villa Rica carry grandeur, such as this row of red brick homes.
Visitors of Villa Rica's Main Street can take a short walk between the plethora of businesses.
Pine Mountain preserves Villa Rica's gold mining history while offering a picturesque view.

Villa Rica, GA

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,403

Population

18,661

Renter Mix

39% Rent

A sprawling family-friendly suburb west of Atlanta

Suburban Family-Friendly Restaurants

Filled to the brim with family-friendly amenities, Villa Rica is a sprawling suburb about 30 miles west of Atlanta. Home to the Pine Mountain Gold Museum, Villa Rica is the ideal city for families with its kid-friendly attractions and safe residential streets. Neighborhood parks, good public schools, and a close-knit community are just a few of the benefits to renting in Villa Rica. There’s an alluring balance between apartments and houses in this suburb, ranging from affordable to upscale. Chain and local restaurants are abundantly available in Villa Rica, including the popular Evan’s Barbeque Company, Gabe’s Downtown, and the Olive Tree.

Explore the City

Many homes in Villa Rica carry grandeur, such as this row of red brick homes.

Visitors of Villa Rica's Main Street can take a short walk between the plethora of businesses.

Pine Mountain preserves Villa Rica's gold mining history while offering a picturesque view.

Gold Dust Park is a great place to walk and bring the dogs for some exercise.

Patrons at Hixton Brewing can enjoy beer outside on the patio in Villa Rica.

Villa Rica is located along I-20 providing access for Atlanta commuters.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$68,649

Average: $83,617

Education

3,435

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

9,347

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

35 Years

Largest Age Group

15-24 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

29%

Over 65

13%

Housing Distribution

Villa Rica has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Villa Rica, GA is $1,402 for one bedroom, $1,513 for two bedrooms, and $1,880 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Villa Rica has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,402/month
806 Sq Ft
House
$2,053/month
1,888 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Villa Rica, GA

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Ithica Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

778 Students

Glanton-Hindsman Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

706 Students

Ithica Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

824 Students

Glanton-Hindsman Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

712 Students

Villa Rica Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

521 Students

Bay Springs Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

720 Students

Villa Rica High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,654 Students

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.