At a Glance
Median Income
$75,068
$38,856 per capita
Home Value
$375,900
Zillow: $325,463
Median Rent
$1,654/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
280/100K
2,553/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
13.3% smoking rate
How Norcross Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norcross's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norcross a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norcross residents earn a median household income of $75,068 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,856. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,096 business establishments, including 2,336 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norcross is $375,900 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,463. Median rent is $1,654/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Norcross reports 280 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,553/100K.
Education
40.8% of adults in Norcross hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norcross has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population17,669
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density2,878/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born30.8%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,068
Per Capita$38,856
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$72,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,281
Housing
B+
Home Value$375,900
Rent$1,654
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$325,463
Housing Units6,741
Rent Burden35.8%
Crime
F
Violent280/100K
Property2,553/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,209/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain56.3 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation977 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed199 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Norcross was founded in 1870.
The median home in Norcross was built in 1991.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
30.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 199 Mbps.
There are 2,336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.