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Norcross

#12 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Gwinnett County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
  • 114 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Norcross is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 16,474. Norcross is in Gwinnett County. Living in Norcross offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Norcross there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Norcross and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Norcross are highly rated.
    About Norcross...
    Population
    16,474

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $184,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,008
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Norcross Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      234.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      17.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      216.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      456.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,451.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      421.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      17%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      18%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      5%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      30%
      13%

    Working in Norcross

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,101
    National
    $55,322
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    Norcross Reviews

    114 reviews
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    I have been living in Norcross for over nine years. I plan to live here for nine more years! This is the best region in the entire state of Georgia. Majority of the public schools here are IB league schools, which is perfect for furthering the education of our children. Although Norcross is extremely diverse we all look at each other as family! I would not want to live in any other place in Georgia, but right here in Norcross!
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    Whether it's walking to the store or even to school, growing up in Norcross, you'd always feel safe. It's not to far from the city and very accessible. Everything you need was nearby. Schools were outstanding and all had IB programs starting all the way back in elementary school! I currently do not live in Norcross anymore, but I always come back to visit my mom. Even though she is a little bit older, I definitely feel safe with her living there by herself because Norcross is filled with friendly people, movie theaters right down the street, a shopping center filled with many different restaurants and stores, grocery stores...it has everything and more to satisfy my mother's living needs. Convenience is definitely the key now and days!
    I love how Norcross is a a highly populated city but is still able to maintain its culture as one of the first cities founded during the colonization of America. The history that runs through downtown Norcross and the mayors involvement in the community makes Norcross a city of unity and fun!