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Roswell, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County

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 31.1% income on 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
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Roswell, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$124,422
66% above
$65,454 per capita
Home Value
$520,500
85% above
Zillow: $646,554
Median Rent
$1,707/mo
47% above
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
115/100K
70% below
1,876/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.8%
92% above
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
25% below
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
288 sunny days/yr

How Roswell Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Roswell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
166%
Home Value
185%
Rent
147%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
192%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roswell a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Roswell residents earn a median household income of $124,422 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,454. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,029 business establishments, including 455 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Roswell is $520,500 , 85% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $646,554. Median rent is $1,707/month, with 31.1% 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 1989.

Safety & Crime

Roswell reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,876/100K. The murder rate is 3.2/100K.

Education

64.8% of adults in Roswell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% above the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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

Data Overview

People

Population92,577
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2,273/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,422
Per Capita$65,454
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$13,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044

Housing

A
Home Value$520,500
Rent$1,707
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$646,554
Housing Units37,715
Rent Burden31.1%

Crime

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

Health

Obesity24.2%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,753/100K

Climate

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

Education

A+
Bachelor's+64.8%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+23.6%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Roswell was founded in 1830.
The median home in Roswell was built in 1989.
29.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 455 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.