Skip to Main Content
© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
County0

Gwinnett County

#5 in Best Counties to Live in Georgia
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Georgia
  • 57 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      C-
    View Full Report Card
    Gwinnett County is located in Georgia with a population of 889,954. Gwinnett County is one of the best places to live in Georgia. In Gwinnett County, most residents own their homes. In Gwinnett County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Gwinnett County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Gwinnett County are highly rated.
    Population
    889,954

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $185,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,142
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
    Sponsored Mortgage Options for Gwinnett County
    Get Rates
    • Get pre-approved for a home loan quickly.
    • Easy online application with $0 in lender fees.
    Niche may be compensated by the third party lenders and others who place ads on the website. Niche is not a lender and does not endorse the products of these advertisers. Fees that Niche receives for ads do not affect the terms you may be offered by the lender you choose. There are many additional borrowing options available.

    Gwinnett County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      109.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      18.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      90.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      413.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,267.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      158.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      13%

    Working in Gwinnett County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $64,496
    National
    $55,322
    Search for Jobs in Gwinnett County
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

      Gwinnett County Reviews

      57 reviews
      All Categories
      Born and raised in Gwinnett County, it is amazing to have witnessed the development of this area. The diversity here has grown
      significantly as opposed to 10 years ago! In Duluth and Snellville, lots of shops and restaurants are opening up for you to explore with your friends on the weekends. There are some excellent schools as well. From the most conservative to the most liberal here, it gets quite interesting. Overall Gwinnett County is ideal for families; with outstanding schools, a range of lower to upper middle class demographics (depending on area), affordable home and living, as well as a very tightly knit community. In short, it’s the perfect place for a child to learn to ride their first bike in! As a younger kid, I did not like how old school southern we could be at times, but I’ve come to appreciate it. Everywhere you go, you will meet someone you may know, everyone is friends with each other here.
      Start Your Review of Gwinnett County
      Rate It!
      Gwinnett county is really great at improving people lives'condition. Many libraries, parks, and playground are built for our younger generation. Even though, the commute, sometimes, takes a little longer than usual. But at least, Gwinnett county is still trying to improve it. The things that I do not like about Gwinnett county is real estate market. The prices of houses are keeping increase dramatically over the years. Moreover, some public high schools are not located in the right place, results in longer commute and traffic jam.
      I love Gwinnett, I have grown up here. I live in Lawrenceville, however, which is often not the safest place to be (especially at night). Our community is very diverse, accepting, and inclusive. The school spirit from the local high school is exceptional, and I believe that Central Gwinnett does not get the recognition it deserves. Traffic can get very bad, especially now with the construction in downtown Lawrenceville, as they are trying to turn it into a college town for Georgia Gwinnett College. There are very nice eating establishments and small businesses in the area.