Rest Haven, Georgia
Seal of Georgia
Rest Haven · Gwinnett County, Georgia
Population 51 (est. 2026: ~0)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + -13.73% annual growth projection

Rest Haven, Georgia

Gwinnett County, Georgia · Population 45

Rest Haven sits in the eastern reaches of Gwinnett County, a quiet holdout inside one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. While Gwinnett's 957,062 residents power a sprawling suburban economy anchored to the Atlanta metro, Rest Haven is something else entirely — a tiny incorporated town of 45 people that has remained almost unchanged as the growth machine roared around it. It has a municipal code, a handful of houses, and a zip code shared with neighbors far more populous. Its character comes from that contrast: a legal town that the 21st century largely passed by.

People & Demographics

The Census ACS 2022 count puts Rest Haven's population at 40, all 38 of whom identify as White. There are no residents under 18, and the median age of 48.5 reflects a community that skews well past middle age — meaningfully older than Georgia's statewide median. The 18 occupied households average 2.22 people. Fifteen of those 18 households are family households. In a county of nearly a million people representing extraordinary racial and ethnic diversity, Rest Haven is a demographic outlier by nearly every measure.

Economy & Employment

Of the 23 residents in the labor force, none are unemployed — a 0% unemployment rate that, for a town this size, means a handful of working adults with stable jobs. The median household income of $59,063 sits in a reasonable range, though it trails the broader prosperity of Gwinnett County, which trends higher given its concentration of professional and technology employment tied to the Atlanta corridor. Per capita income is $31,813. The Census recorded zero residents below the poverty line.

Housing

Rest Haven has 30 total housing units, 18 of which are occupied. The 12 vacant units represent a 40% vacancy rate — an unusually high share that speaks to the town's stagnant population trajectory. Of occupied units, 10 are renter-occupied and 8 are owner-occupied, making renters the slight majority. The median home value of $87,500 is strikingly low for Gwinnett County, where values in surrounding communities run several times higher. Median rent, however, reaches $1,139 — a figure that reflects broader metro Atlanta rental market pressure rather than local housing scarcity.

Schools

Rest Haven falls within Gwinnett County Public Schools, one of the largest school districts in the country. Given the town's zero population under 18, no children are currently enrolled from Rest Haven itself, but the surrounding school infrastructure is substantial. High schools serving the area include:

For families seeking a virtual option, Georgia Connections Academy serves grades K–12 with 6,373 students statewide.

Getting Around

All 23 workers drive — 21 alone and 2 by carpool. No one takes public transit, walks, or works from home. This is an entirely car-dependent community, consistent with the suburban and exurban character of eastern Gwinnett County. The nearest MARTA rail access requires a drive west toward Doraville or Dunwoody. Atlanta's urban core is roughly 30 miles southwest.

Healthcare

Several hospital systems serve the Gwinnett area:

For a searchable list of individual healthcare providers registered in Rest Haven, the NPI Registry maintains current records.

Library

The nearest public library is the Duluth Branch, part of the Gwinnett County Public Library system, approximately 4.0 miles away. Phone: (770) 978-5154.

Parks & Recreation

The Atlanta metro's national park presence is within reasonable reach of Rest Haven:

Natural Hazards

Gwinnett County has accumulated a long FEMA declaration history, covering a wide range of disaster types:

Winter storms and tropical remnants represent the most recurring threats. The county's flood and storm history is genuine — these are not precautionary filings.

Government & Municipal Code

Rest Haven maintains an active municipal code published through Municode: library.municode.com/ga/rest-haven-town-georgia. The town does not have a locally adopted building code on record.

Weather

Current forecasts and alerts for Rest Haven are available through the National Weather Service:

The nearest official weather observation station is Lawrenceville 4.7 WNW, approximately 2.2 miles away.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)