Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Avg Rent
$1,394
Population
87,579
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Located in northern Fulton County, Roswell combines historical heritage with contemporary living. The city features 900+ acres of parkland, including access to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, where residents enjoy hiking trails and river activities. The downtown district centers around Canton Street, where preserved architecture houses local shops, galleries, and restaurants. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,439, with rates decreasing 4% over the past year.
Roswell's history dates to the 1830s with the establishment of the Roswell Manufacturing Company, which became North Georgia's largest cotton mill. Three preserved antebellum homes - Bulloch Hall, Barrington Hall, and Smith Plantation - now serve as museums and cultural centers. The city calendar features signature events like Georgia's largest Memorial Day ceremony and the Alive in Roswell festival, running monthly from April through October. The Chattahoochee Nature Center provides environmental education and wildlife programs, while the area is served by Fulton County schools. Notable areas include the historic district with its preserved homes and newer residential options, the East Roswell community near Big Creek Park, and the Canton Street area featuring residential developments.
Shops in Roswell
A paved trail connects Azalea Park to Willeo Park
Waterfall in Old Mill Park
View of the old mill from the bridge
A covered pedestrian bridge connects Old Mill Park to the Chattahoochee River trail system
Canton Street in Downtown Roswell
Median Household Income
$121,909
Average: $149,397
Education
42,925
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
48,027
Workers Employed
Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Housing Distribution
Roswell has more homeowners than renters.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Roswell, GA is $1,089 for a studio, $1,395 for one bedroom, $1,648 for two bedrooms, and $2,008 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Roswell has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Roswell, GA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
Limited Public Transit
Transit
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
Roswell North Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
867 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
802 Students
Mountain Park Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
788 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
554 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
537 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
871 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
873 Students
Fulton Academy of Science and Technology
Public
Grades K-8
516 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,119 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,788 Students
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