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Norcross
  • Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Norcross is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 17,413. Norcross is in Gwinnett County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Norcross offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own 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

About Norcross...
Population
17,413

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$281,300
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,354
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    43%
  • Own
    57%
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Norcross Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    316.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    43.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    103.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    310.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,979.6
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    421.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    16%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    17%
  • 35-44 years
    17%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    9%
  • 65+ years
    7%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    20%
    national  11%

Working in Norcross

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$70,403
National
$69,021

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