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Norcross

#42 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Georgia
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
  • 94 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    C+
  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
    B+
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Norcross is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 16,293. Norcross is in Gwinnett County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Norcross offers residents a 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
16,293

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$169,700
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$954
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    56%
  • Own
    44%
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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
    293
    283
  • Murder
    12
    6
  • Rape
    47
    41
  • Robbery
    117
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    692
    500
  • Theft
    2,057
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    311
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$40,788
National
$55,322
Children
27%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    29%
    13%
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  • Colleges
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Norcross 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!
A modern city with so much to offer. This suburb has plenty of entertainment for a variety of ages, local parks that keep the family in mind as well as the adventurous individuals, shopping malls/ plazas, martial arts training facilities, movie theaters, libraries, and plenty of local festivities. Norcross is also great when it comes to having a sense of security meaning it has a safe environment for all. If you are with a family searching for a place to call home or single looking for a fun relaxing night i highly recommend you check out Norcross.