At a Glance
Median Income
$124,422
$65,454 per capita
Home Value
$520,500
Zillow: $646,554
Median Rent
$1,707/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
115/100K
1,876/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.8%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
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)
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.