At a Glance
Median Income
$99,479
$40,887 per capita
Home Value
$375,900
Zillow: $440,427
Median Rent
$1,738/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.5%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
10.2% smoking rate
How Sugar Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sugar Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sugar Hill a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sugar Hill residents earn a median household income of $99,479 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,887. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,896 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sugar Hill is $375,900 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $440,427. Median rent is $1,738/month, with 35.3% 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 2000.
Education
46.5% of adults in Sugar Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sugar Hill has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population25,285
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density2,240/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born24.8%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,479
Per Capita$40,887
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$16,277M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
Housing
A+
Home Value$375,900
Rent$1,738
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$440,427
Housing Units8,471
Rent Burden35.3%
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,425/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain56.4 in/yr
Elevation1,056 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.5%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score7.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Sugar Hill was built in 2000.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
24.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.