The Town FilesSuwanee, Georgia
City in Gwinnett County · population 20,786 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $480,600
- Household income
- $103,260
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 38.1
Suwanee is a city of 20,786 people in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The median home is worth $480,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for young professionals than 96% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 96% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 91% of Georgia towns.
How Suwanee 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 Suwanee is worth $480,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $103,260, which is more affordable than 14% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,885 a month. 59.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Suwanee | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $480,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,885 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $103,260 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 59.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Suwanee
| People | Suwanee | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 27.0% | — |
| Work from home | 25.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Suwanee
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 31.1°F. About 56.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Suwanee since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on November 30, 2010 about 6.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 30, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 65 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 Suwanee itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Suwanee
16 public schools with 23,347 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Ridge High School | 9-12 | 3,304 | 18.3 |
| Lambert High School | 9-12 | 3,201 | 20.1 |
| North Gwinnett High School | 9-12 | 3,067 | 18.6 |
| Collins Hill High School | 9-12 | 2,605 | 16.8 |
| Riverwatch Middle School | 6-8 | 1,513 | 18.5 |
| Level Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,077 | 14.8 |
| Roberts Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,003 | 15.2 |
| Riverside Elementary School | PK-5 | 963 | 14.6 |
| Johns Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 958 | 16.8 |
| Northbrook Middle School | 6-8 | 932 | 15.8 |
| Parsons Elementary School | PK-5 | 874 | 12.7 |
| Sharon Elementary School | PK-5 | 871 | 15.8 |
Towns near Suwanee
- Sugar Hill, GA3.0 mi · 25,076 people · home $413,400
- Duluth, GA5.9 mi · 31,873 people · home $400,800
- Buford, GA6.4 mi · 17,144 people · home $368,700
- Lawrenceville, GA8.0 mi · 30,629 people · home $350,600
- Johns Creek, GA8.0 mi · 82,453 people · home $629,400
- Dacula, GA10.6 mi · 6,882 people · home $359,000
- Peachtree Corners, GA11.2 mi · 42,243 people · home $484,700
- Norcross, GA11.2 mi · 17,209 people · home $403,400
Suwanee questions
Is Suwanee, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Suwanee scores better for retirees than 35% of Georgia towns and quieter than 15%. 9.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Suwanee?
The median owner-occupied home in Suwanee is valued at $480,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $103,260, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $1,885 a month.
What is the weather like in Suwanee?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 31.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Suwanee get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Suwanee since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on November 30, 2010. 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)