Lilburn is about 20 miles northeast of Atlanta and 11 miles from Lawrenceville. It began as a sleepy railroad town before becoming a hub of residential development in the 1980s and '90s. "It's a nice area to live in, with good quality schools, a great city park and a small-town feel," says Teresa Czyz, a member of the Lilburn Community Partnership and former city council member. Although development has slowed since the '90s, Lilburn is expanding and has a population of around 14,000. "Lilburn has a growing downtown area featuring new retail," says Jim Griffin, a Realtor with Prestige Brokers Group, LLC, and an Atlanta native with 40 years of real estate experience. The city aims to transform Main Street, known as Old Town, into a thriving commercial and residential destination. Established suburban neighborhoods lie north and south of Old Town, while the city's western side is home to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, the largest Hindu temple in the Southeast. Many Lilburn residents commute to nearby cities for work, but major employers in Gwinnett County include Gwinnett County Public Schools, government offices and Northside Hospital.
Old Town Lilburn is the heart, of city offering local shops and dining.
Music On Main Street offers Music Lessons, including guitar, piano, and drums.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a Hindu temple nearby to Lilburn.
Northside Hospital Gwinnett is a large employer of the area, including Lilburn residents.
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Shopping and dining in Old Town Lilburn
Near Lilburn City Park, Old Town Lilburn is a walkable retail corridor along Main Street with locally owned antique stores and award-winning restaurants. The First and Main project is a mixed-use development that will bring more commercial and residential space to Old Town. Nine miles north is The Forum at Peachtree Corners, an outdoor strip mall that's a popular day trip destination for its upscale retailers, cafes and events.
The quaint town of Lilburn is very walkable and family friendly.
Haven Bodega in Old Town Lilburn offers coffee, sandwhiches and more.
Antiques in Old Town offers a variety of wares on main street in Lilburn.
The Forum Peachtree Corners shopping mall is one of the top attractions in the area.
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Lilburn City Park and Camp Creek Greenway trail access
Recreation is spread over 150 acres within the city’s small size of under 6 square miles. Old Town’s 10-acre Lilburn City Park is the heart of activities in Lilburn. It's home to a bandshell that hosts many of the city’s concerts. Paved trails surround the park's green space as a gateway to the 4-mile Camp Creek Greenway connecting to Lions Club Park. The 52-acre site offers five lighted baseball fields, popular among Lilburn’s youth sports leagues. Bryson Park near Lilburn Elementary School is a bit bigger, at 70 acres, with various basketball, soccer and volleyball sports courts.
The summer concert series in Lilburn is held during the summer months annually.
The Greenway Trail is a great way to enjoy the in outdoors while getting exercise in Lilburn.
Bryson Park has several Sports fields and playgrounds available to local residents.
Enjoy a walk along the paved paths of Lions Club Park.
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Events and recreation take shape in Old Town Lilburn
Like much of Georgia, Lilburn experiences all four seasons with long summers and short, mild winters. Lilburn City Park in Old Town is central to the community's festivities. "The city hosts concerts in the park, a big Fourth of July celebration and festivals," Czyz says. The free Rock the Park concert series has brought legends like Jimmy Buffett to the park's bandshell during the summer. In October, Lilburn Daze draws crowds to an art market that has been organized by the Lilburn Woman's Club for over 50 years. Old Town's small businesses and shops also host events. "In late spring and early fall, Music on Main Street brings in artists for weekly concerts," Czyz says.
Locals gather from all over Lilburn for the monthly Food Truck event in City Park.
Local artist or featured throughout the year at the summer concert series in Lilburn.
These dancers show off their Christmas cheer during the Lilburn Christmas Parade.
Dozens of vendors come out for he monthly event in Lilburn.
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A-rated Gwinnett County Schools
Gwinnett County Schools (GCPS) received an A-minus rating from Niche. "Gwinnett County is the most diverse county in Georgia — it's also the largest and fastest-growing," Griffin says. In 2023, GCPS earned 22 awards from the National Association of Counties. Students in Lilburn can also attend the well-rated Killian Hill Christian School or apply to the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology in nearby Lawrenceville, Georgia's top-rated public high school.
Lilburn Elementary School it's home to over 900 students from the surrounding community.
Lilburn Middle School is home to over 1100 students from the surrounding community
Killian Hill Christian School is a rich and diverse place for students to learn.
Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology it's a great place for students to learn.
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Townhouse developments in Old Town
Lilburn's housing market has traditionally featured single-family homes, though townhouse communities are becoming more common. "The single-family homes — at least a majority of them — were built in the 1980s and '90s; the newer homes are more or less townhouses," Czyz says. The CSX Railroad divides the city, with late 20th-century split-level and ranch-style houses on the north end and newer developments on the south end. Townhouses are concentrated near central Old Town, with prices ranging from $245,000 to over $400,000. Lilburn also has vacant lots, from a half-acre to several acres, for custom building. The city's median home price is $405,000, higher than nearby Snellville and Grayson, but lower than Duluth.
The CSX Railroad divides the city from much of the residential area.
Lilburn is growing constnatly, with many of the newer homes bing townhomes.
Most of the established homes in Lilburn were built in the 80s and 90s.
Lilburn offers a variety of housing, with Townhomes being built surrounding Old Town.
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Easy access to Atlanta-bound roads and trains
Lilburn is located between U.S. Route 29 and Interstate 85, about 25 miles from Atlanta. Ride Gwinnett provides public transportation with fixed bus routes and stops throughout the city. Lilburn is also roughly 11 miles from Indian Creek and Doraville stations, offering access to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Gold and Blue lines into downtown Atlanta. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 30 miles south. Nearby hospitals include Piedmont Eastside Medical Center and Northside Hospital in Lawrenceville.
Lilburn's nearby hospitals include Northside Hospital Gwinnett.
Doraville's MARTA light rail station is a great way for Liburn residents to commute.
Lilburn is about 20 miles northeast of Atlanta and 11 miles from Lawrenceville.
U.S. Route 29 cuts through Lilburn offering an off interstate path to other areas.
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Low crime rates in the South Gwinnett County
Lilburn has lower crime rates compared to other cities in South Gwinnett County. Reports from the Lilburn Police Department show a 43% decrease in violent crime over the past decade. Despite this, the city's clearance rate is below the national average. The police department participates in community activities such as educational presentations, blood drives and events.
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