Norcross

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Norcross, GA Area Guide

A true small town in the Atlanta suburbs

Suburb Commuter Affordable Diverse

Welcome to Norcross, a historic city in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Located just 20 miles from downtown Atlanta and accessible via Interstate 85, Norcross offers rental options from apartments to townhomes, with average rents ranging from $1,265 for one-bedroom units to $2,074 for four-bedroom homes. The historic downtown district features preserved architecture from the 1870s, local shops, and restaurants. Outdoor recreation opportunities include the developing Beaver Ruin Creek Greenway and the Western Gwinnett Bikeway, connecting Norcross to Duluth.

Home to over 17,000 residents, Norcross is served by Gwinnett County Public Schools, including Norcross High School. Major employers have established headquarters here, contributing to local employment opportunities. The city, chartered in 1870, was named after Jonathan Norcross, a former Atlanta Mayor and railroad official, reflecting its historic connection to Atlanta's transportation network. Recent rental data shows varying trends across unit sizes, with four-bedroom units showing a 4.9% increase year-over-year.

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Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Norcross, GA is $1,159 for a studio, $1,225 for one bedroom, $1,502 for two bedrooms, and $1,789 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Norcross has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,225/month
766 Sq Ft
House
$2,327/month
1,749 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,658/month
1,177 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,830/month
1,352 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Norcross, GA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

42 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

30 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Baldwin Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Norcross Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Graves Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Meadowcreek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Summerour Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Paul Duke STEM High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Norcross High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Meadowcreek High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Best Friend Park
  • Pinckneyville Park
  • West Gwinnett Park & Aquatic Center
  • Graves Park
  • Shorty Howell Park

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.