Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
10%
Norcross, GA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,207
Population
18,201
Renter Mix
50% Rent
A true small town in the Atlanta suburbs
Suburb
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Commuter
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Affordable
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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Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,256
Average: $92,974
Education
5,157
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,234
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Norcross, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Norcross, GA is $1,019 for a studio, $1,207 for one bedroom, $1,487 for two bedrooms, and $1,780 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Norcross has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,207/month
766 Sq Ft
House
$2,552/month
2,001 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,658/month
2,529 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,113/month
1,587 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Norcross, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
International Charter Academy of Georgia
Public
Grades K-5
326 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
717 Students
Beaver Ridge Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
941 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,025 Students
Public
Grades K-5
966 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,293 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,492 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,151 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,455 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Best Friend Park
- Pinckneyville Park
- West Gwinnett Park & Aquatic Center
- Graves Park
- Shorty Howell Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.