Norcross

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Norcross, GA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,219

Population

18,201

Renter Mix

50% Rent

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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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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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.

Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%

Rent Trends

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.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,215/month
766 Sq Ft
House
$2,523/month
1,846 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,891/month
1,382 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

International Charter Academy of Georgia

Public

Grades K-5

200 Students

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

Summerour Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,465 Students

Paul Duke STEM High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,222 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 February 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.