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Norcross, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Gwinnett County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
17,669 Population 2,878/sq mi density
$75,068 Median Income $38,856 per capita
$375,900 Home Value $324,439 Zillow
$1,654 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
587 Violent Crime/100K 4,027 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$75,068 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$375,900 home value, $1,654/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Norcross, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,068
0% below
$38,856 per capita
Home Value
$375,900
33% above
Zillow: $324,439
Median Rent
$1,654/mo
42% above
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
587/100K
54% above
4,027/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
21% above
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
100%
Home Value
133%
Rent
142%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
121%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
154%
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 1.1% (69% 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 $324,439. 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 587 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,027/100K. The murder rate is 6.1/100K.

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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population17,669
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density2,878/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,068
Per Capita$38,856
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$72,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,281

Housing

B+
Home Value$375,900
Rent$1,654
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$324,439
Housing Units6,741
Rent Burden35.8%

Crime

F
Violent587/100K
Property4,027/100K
Murder6.1/100K
Assault251/100K
Burglary843/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,209/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.