The Town FilesNorcross, Georgia
City in Gwinnett County · population 17,209 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $403,400
- Household income
- $75,266
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 36.2
Norcross is a city of 17,209 people in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The median home is worth $403,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 95% of Georgia towns, better transit than 92% of Georgia towns.
How Norcross ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Norcross is worth $403,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 5.4 times the median household income of $75,266, which is more affordable than 9% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,715 a month. 59.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Norcross | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $403,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,715 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $75,266 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 59.9% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Norcross
| People | Norcross | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 2.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 34.5% | — |
| Work from home | 23.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 27.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Norcross
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.7°F. About 51.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 49 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norcross since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 24, 1975 about 7.6 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 173 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 99 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 7, 1998.
Severe weather in Gwinnett County since 1996
Gwinnett County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County had 386,500 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,588 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Norcross itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Norcross
13 public schools with 15,003 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowcreek High School | 9-12 | 2,640 | 13.6 |
| Norcross High School | 9-12 | 2,395 | 14.1 |
| Summerour Middle School | 6-8 | 1,411 | 11.9 |
| Paul Duke STEM High School | 9-12 | 1,386 | 18.7 |
| Graves Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,051 | 12.8 |
| Rockbridge Elementary School | PK-5 | 999 | 12.0 |
| Beaver Ridge Elementary School | PK-5 | 981 | 13.1 |
| Baldwin Elementary | PK-5 | 944 | 12.8 |
| Meadowcreek Elementary School | PK-5 | 852 | 10.9 |
| Stripling Elementary School | PK-5 | 798 | 11.1 |
| Norcross Elementary School | PK-5 | 773 | 11.5 |
| Brookhaven Innovation Academy (charter) | K-8 | 551 | 14.9 |
Towns near Norcross
- Peachtree Corners, GA2.6 mi · 42,243 people · home $484,700
- Doraville, GA4.2 mi · 10,623 people · home $331,900
- Lilburn, GA5.1 mi · 14,502 people · home $329,700
- Duluth, GA5.4 mi · 31,873 people · home $400,800
- Dunwoody, GA6.1 mi · 51,683 people · home $602,900
- Tucker, GA6.4 mi · 37,005 people · home $384,500
- Johns Creek, GA6.6 mi · 82,453 people · home $629,400
- Chamblee, GA6.7 mi · 30,164 people · home $432,800
Norcross questions
Is Norcross, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Norcross scores better for retirees than 8% of Georgia towns and quieter than 5%. 9.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Norcross?
The median owner-occupied home in Norcross is valued at $403,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,266, so homes cost about 5.4 times income. Median rent is $1,715 a month.
What is the weather like in Norcross?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Norcross get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norcross since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 24, 1975. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)