City profile
Villa Rica, GA
Douglas County · Population 18,551
Villa Rica is a town in Douglas County, GA with about 18,551 residents and a typical home value near $274,000. It is 30 miles from Atlanta, GA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
44°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
217
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$274,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,693
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
92
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.89%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.39%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.38%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 71/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Wildfire, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
29 mi to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 65% Democratic / 34% Republican
Community
Population
18,551
Black population
47.4%
County
Douglas County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸GA is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Part of the New Great Migration — a growing Black community in the South
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: summer heat, hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 18,551 residents
- Typical home value about $274,000
- 30 miles from Atlanta, GA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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