Living in Roswell, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roswell · Census data 2020–2024
Roswell has 92,621 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $128,654 (66% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $567,100, the median rent is $1,810/month.
Roswell at a glance
- Population
- 92,621
- Median age
- 40.5State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $128,654State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $567,100State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,810/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Roswell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 66% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Home values 87% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Roswell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roswell the median home value is $567,100, 70% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,810 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,584 a month in housing costs.
Roswell median household income
The median household income in Roswell is $128,654 and the income per person is $67,386. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Roswell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 37,439
- Owner-occupied
- 71.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.1%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.59
Roswell demographics
- Population
- 92,621
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 35,540
- Foreign-born
- 18.2%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roswell ›
Education in Roswell
66% of adults 25 and older in Roswell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 23.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roswell
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 32.2%
- Drive alone
- 55.7%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Roswell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell | 92,621 | $128,654 | $567,100 | $1,810 |
| Mountain Park | 703 | $129,583 | $371,600 | $1,818 |
| Alpharetta | 66,855 | $147,612 | $649,000 | $1,948 |
| Dunwoody | 51,758 | $121,903 | $602,900 | $1,859 |
| Sandy Springs | 107,087 | $104,340 | $619,800 | $1,870 |
| Milton | 41,546 | $171,295 | $789,000 | $2,065 |
| Johns Creek | 81,988 | $160,093 | $629,400 | $2,257 |
| Peachtree Corners | 42,373 | $82,139 | $484,700 | $1,701 |
| Doraville | 11,134 | $67,235 | $331,900 | $1,868 |
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What is the median household income in Roswell, GA?
The median household income in Roswell is $128,654, 66% higher than 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 Roswell?
The median home value in Roswell is $567,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Roswell?
The median gross rent in Roswell is $1,810 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Roswell, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 66% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: home values 87% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Roswell?
The median age in Roswell is 40.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Roswell?
The average commute to work in Roswell is 27 minutes; 32.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roswell?
The unemployment rate in Roswell is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roswell?
66% of adults in Roswell 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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