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Smyrna, GA

Founded 1832Cobb CountyElev. 323 m
Population
56,285
Median home
$409,000
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Smyrna

With about 56,285 residents, Smyrna is one of Georgia's notable places. Smyrna was founded in 1832 and sits in Cobb County. The median age is 35.6 and the median household income is $96,780. Homes carry a median value of $409,000, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (42.4%). Around 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
56,285
Median age
35.6
Median household income
$96,780
Per-capita income
$63,475
Poverty rate
9.6%
High-school grad or higher
95%
Bachelor's degree or higher
59%
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg. commute
29.3 min
Work from home
28.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White42.4%
Hispanic or Latino12.4%
Black31.6%
Asian7.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts56.4%
Sales & office20.7%
Service11.1%
Production, transportation & material moving6.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$409,000
Median gross rent
$1,682/mo
Owner-occupied
56.7%
Median year built
1989
Households
25,248
Avg. household size
2.22

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Smyrna has 13 public schools — 10 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading48%
Math41%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Campbell High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Campbell Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Griffin Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Argyle Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Belmont Hills Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Green Acres Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
International Academy of SmyrnaElementarycharter
King Springs Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Nickajack Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Norton Park Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Russell Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Smyrna Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Teasley Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime25% below national
Smyrna291
Georgia372
United States386
↑ 2% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime17% below national
Smyrna1,625
Georgia1,919
United States1,952
↓ 29% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Smyrna Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Smyrna.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Cobb County
LightningVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Smyrna is in Cobb County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Smyrna was founded in 1832 and sits in Cobb County. Elevation ~323 m.

Population trend
57K51K56,28520102024
Map of Smyrna
Smyrna, GA
Where Smyrna is
AtlantaColumbusAugusta-Richmond CountyMacon-Bibb CountySavannahAthens-Clarke CountySmyrna
Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Rice, John W., Summer CottageTaylor--Brawner House and Brawner SanitariumRuff's Mill and Concord Covered Bridge
Notable people from Smyrna
Zack WheelerC. Martin CrokerMike SandersBlake FergusonKyle FowlerTay Glover-Wright
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Nearby cities
Marietta (6 mi)Atlanta (9 mi)Sandy Springs (10 mi)Brookhaven (10 mi)Chamblee (12 mi)Dunwoody (13 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Smyrna, GA (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Smyrna, Georgia.

Edward Thomas Greene, 67
Smyrna · Cobb County · 30080

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Smyrna — frequently asked

What is the population of Smyrna, Georgia?
Smyrna has a population of about 56,285, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Smyrna?
The median home value in Smyrna is $409,000, and the median gross rent is $1,682/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Smyrna safe? What is the crime rate?
Smyrna Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 291 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Smyrna face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cobb County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Smyrna?
Smyrna has 13 public schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Smyrna?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Smyrna. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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