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Norcross, GA

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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 December 2025, the average apartment rent in Norcross, GA is $1,130 for a studio, $1,243 for one bedroom, $1,527 for two bedrooms, and $1,764 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Norcross has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,243/month
766 Sq Ft
House
$2,297/month
1,721 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,735/month
1,213 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,953/month
1,534 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Beaver Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

983 Students

Baldwin Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

917 Students

Norcross Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

806 Students

Graves Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,071 Students

Meadowcreek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

839 Students

Summerour Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,465 Students

Norcross High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,608 Students

Meadowcreek High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,663 Students

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 November 2025.