Roswell, GA

Georgia · Metropolitan Area

Roswell is a mid-size city in Georgia with a population of 92,577. Residents earn $124,422 per year, which is 66% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
92,577 Population 2,273/sq mi density
$124,422 Median Income $65,454 per capita
$520,500 Home Value $646,554 Zillow
$1,707 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature 288 sunny days/yr
115 Violent Crime/100K 1,876 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$124,422 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$520,500 home value, $1,707/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K (70% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $124,422
66% higher than US avg
Home Value $520,500
85% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 115/100K
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 64.8%
92% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,707
47% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.2%
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.1%
14% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

How Roswell Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population92,577
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2,273/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 65%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,422
Per Capita$65,454
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$13,257M
Commute27 min

Housing

A
Home Value$520,500
Rent$1,707
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$646,554

Crime

F
Violent115/100K
Property1,876/100K
Murder3.2/100K
Assault46/100K
Burglary390/100K

Health

Obesity24.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.1%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI44 (Good)
Rain52.6 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation1,073 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+64.8%
High School+94.8%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute27 min
EV Stations21
Libraries6

Is Roswell a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Roswell receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Roswell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Roswell is $124,422, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Roswell among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Roswell is $520,500, making it a premium housing market at 85% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,707 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Roswell is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 115 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,876 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Roswell is a highly educated community — 64.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Roswell enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 288 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Roswell has a population of 92,577 with a density of 2,273 people per square mile. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (65%), with 11.1% Black.

Population

92,577
Total Population
2,273
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
40.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Roswell vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.4%
1% below US avg
Spanish22.6%
69% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Roswell vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Roswell is $124,422, which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Roswell vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$124,422
66% above US avg
Per Capita Income$65,454
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
IRS Avg AGI$99,190

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,029
County GDP$13,257M

Business (County)

Restaurants455
Healthcare638
Retail721
Manufacturing187

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,752
36% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.4 min
Work from Home29.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Roswell is $520,500, 85% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,707 (47% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $646,554.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$520,500
85% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$646,554
Median List Price$625,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$625,000
$/Sq Ft$239
Homes Sold87
Sale-to-List Ratio98.9%
Price Drops20.4%
Inventory240

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,707
47% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,693

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedrooms$1,203
3 Bedrooms$1,524
4 Bedrooms$1,775

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,752
36% above US avg
Effective Rate0.91%
In Roswell, 24.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.1% report depression. 16.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Roswell vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.2%
25% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma8.7%
COPD3.7%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity16.5%
Depression18.1%
Mental Distress14.5%
Physical Distress9.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.3%
Checkup Rate75.7%
Premature Death5,753/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access86.2%
Healthcare Facilities638
Roswell has a violent crime rate of 115 per 100,000 residents, 70% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,876 per 100,000 (4% below US avg). The murder rate is 3.2 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Roswell vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent115.3/100K
70% below US avg
Murder3.2/100K
50% below US avg
Rape10.5/100K
Robbery55.6/100K
Assault46.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,875.5/100K
4% below US avg
Burglary390.0/100K
Theft1,392.2/100K
Vehicle Theft93.3/100K
Arson7.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Roswell has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.6 inches. The area enjoys 288 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.6 inches
38% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,073 ft (327 m)
Area40.7 sq mi (105.5 km²)
Population Density2,273/sq mi
Coordinates34.0395°N, 84.3509°W
County FIPS13057
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 64.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.1%
D 30.1%

Winner: Republican by 39 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+64.8%
92% above US avg
High School+94.8%
School Test Score4.92
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,273/sq mi
Total Area40.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations21
Alt Fuel Stations21
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities638
Restaurants455
Retail Stores721

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.4 min
Work from Home29.0%

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