Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
10%
Avg Rent
$1,219
Population
18,201
Renter Mix
50% Rent
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.
Median Household Income
$71,256
Average: $92,974
Education
5,157
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,234
Workers Employed
Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
10%
Housing Distribution
In Norcross, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Norcross, GA is $1,016 for a studio, $1,215 for one bedroom, $1,477 for two bedrooms, and $1,772 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Norcross has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Norcross, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
Limited Public Transit
Transit
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
International Charter Academy of Georgia
Public
Grades K-5
200 Students
Beaver Ridge Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
983 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
917 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
806 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,071 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,465 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,222 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,608 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,663 Students
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† 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.
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