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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 77.4% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.6% |
| 69% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $124,422 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $65,454 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,044 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,190 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,029 |
| County GDP | $13,257M |
| Restaurants | 455 |
| Healthcare | 638 |
| Retail | 721 |
| Manufacturing | 187 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,752 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.91% |
| Commute Time | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 29.0% |
| Census Median | $520,500 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $646,554 |
| Median List Price | $625,000 |
| Median List Price | $625,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $239 |
| Homes Sold | 87 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% |
| Price Drops | 20.4% |
| Inventory | 240 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,707 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,693 |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,752 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.91% |
| Obesity | 24.2% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.5% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,753/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 638 |
| Total Violent | 115.3/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 3.2/100K |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Rape | 10.5/100K |
| Robbery | 55.6/100K |
| Assault | 46.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,875.5/100K |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 390.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,392.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 93.3/100K |
| Arson | 7.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.6 inches |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 40.7 sq mi (105.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0395°N, 84.3509°W |
| County FIPS | 13057 |
Winner: Republican by 39 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 64.8% |
| 92% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,273/sq mi |
| Total Area | 40.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 21 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 21 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 638 |
| Restaurants | 455 |
| Retail Stores | 721 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 29.0% |