Living in Norcross, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norcross · Census data 2020–2024
Norcross has 18,007 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $75,266 (about the same as the Georgia median), the median home value is $403,400, the median rent is $1,715/month.
Norcross at a glance
- Population
- 18,007
- Median age
- 36.2State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $75,266State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $403,400State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,715/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 59.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Norcross a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Georgia median; home values 33% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Norcross
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norcross the median home value is $403,400, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,715 per month, which is 39.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,253 a month in housing costs.
Norcross median household income
The median household income in Norcross is $75,266 and the income per person is $41,434. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Norcross: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,846
- Owner-occupied
- 59.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.1%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.43
Norcross demographics
- Population
- 18,007
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 7,390
- Foreign-born
- 34.5%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norcross ›
Education in Norcross
40.5% of adults 25 and older in Norcross have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norcross
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.2%
- Drive alone
- 62.9%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Norcross vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norcross | 18,007 | $75,266 | $403,400 | $1,715 |
| Peachtree Corners | 42,373 | $82,139 | $484,700 | $1,701 |
| Berkeley Lake | 2,597 | $165,909 | $718,300 | $2,267 |
| Doraville | 11,134 | $67,235 | $331,900 | $1,868 |
| Lilburn | 15,390 | $63,581 | $329,700 | $1,778 |
| Duluth | 32,426 | $95,331 | $400,800 | $1,828 |
| Dunwoody | 51,758 | $121,903 | $602,900 | $1,859 |
| Tucker | 37,123 | $80,317 | $384,500 | $1,647 |
| Johns Creek | 81,988 | $160,093 | $629,400 | $2,257 |
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What is the median household income in Norcross, GA?
The median household income in Norcross is $75,266, about the same as the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Norcross?
The median home value in Norcross is $403,400, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Norcross?
The median gross rent in Norcross is $1,715 per month, about 39.1% of household income.
Is Norcross, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Georgia median; home values 33% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in Norcross?
The median age in Norcross is 36.2 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Norcross?
The average commute to work in Norcross is 28 minutes; 23.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norcross?
The unemployment rate in Norcross is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norcross?
40.5% of adults in Norcross have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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