Living in Suwanee, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Suwanee · Census data 2020–2024
Suwanee has 22,349 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $103,260 (33% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $480,600, the median rent is $1,885/month.
Suwanee at a glance
- Population
- 22,349
- Median age
- 38.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $103,260State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $480,600State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,885/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 59%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Suwanee a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Home values 58% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Suwanee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Suwanee the median home value is $480,600, 44% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,885 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,401 a month in housing costs.
Suwanee median household income
The median household income in Suwanee is $103,260 and the income per person is $50,881. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Suwanee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,584
- Owner-occupied
- 59%
- Renter-occupied
- 41%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.64
Suwanee demographics
- Population
- 22,349
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 9.8%
- Households
- 8,410
- Foreign-born
- 27%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Suwanee ›
Education in Suwanee
62.5% of adults 25 and older in Suwanee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 22% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Suwanee
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 25.9%
- Drive alone
- 66.4%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.8%
Suwanee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suwanee | 22,349 | $103,260 | $480,600 | $1,885 |
| Sugar Hill | 26,128 | $107,389 | $413,400 | $1,862 |
| Duluth | 32,426 | $95,331 | $400,800 | $1,828 |
| Buford | 17,997 | $69,471 | $368,700 | $1,357 |
| Lawrenceville | 30,954 | $61,561 | $350,600 | $1,613 |
| Johns Creek | 81,988 | $160,093 | $629,400 | $2,257 |
| Berkeley Lake | 2,597 | $165,909 | $718,300 | $2,267 |
| Dacula | 7,444 | $100,821 | $359,000 | $1,836 |
| Peachtree Corners | 42,373 | $82,139 | $484,700 | $1,701 |
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What is the median household income in Suwanee, GA?
The median household income in Suwanee is $103,260, 33% 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 Suwanee?
The median home value in Suwanee is $480,600, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Suwanee?
The median gross rent in Suwanee is $1,885 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Suwanee, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: home values 58% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
What is the median age in Suwanee?
The median age in Suwanee is 38.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Suwanee?
The average commute to work in Suwanee is 30 minutes; 25.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Suwanee?
The unemployment rate in Suwanee is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Suwanee?
62.5% of adults in Suwanee 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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