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About
Life in Roswell
Just north of Atlanta, Roswell has evolved into a well-established suburb of nearly 93,000 people where you'll find a genuinely affluent community with some real staying power. The median household income hovers around $129,000, and the median home value sits at $567,100—this is solidly upper-middle-class territory, with about two-thirds of residents holding college degrees. The job market here is stable thanks to anchor employers like Kimberly-Clark, Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, and Harry's Farmers Market, plus a tech corridor along Route 400 that attracts innovation companies; many residents also commute to Atlanta for work (averaging 27 minutes), which is manageable but worth factoring into your daily life.
Roswell at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Foreign-Born
18.2%
Broadband Internet
96.6%
of households
Population Growth
-1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Roswell: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Roswell, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (18.0%), and 13.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.5%
of residents
65 and Older
15.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.3%
of households
Married Couples
55.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.59
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 30% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Roswell
In Roswell, rent runs 30% above the GA average, and home values are 87% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,383
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $650,072 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below GA average
Unemployment in Roswell and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Roswell is 0.6 percentage points lower than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Roswell Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area
Commute26.9 min avg
How Roswell residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Roswell, most residents drive alone to work (56%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 66% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Roswell runs 66% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
110.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
760.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Roswell Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fulton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fulton County, which includes Roswell, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $556,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $87,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $482,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $387,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $219,500 |
| 2018 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.4M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fulton County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fulton County, which includes Roswell, is typically good — 198 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
198
per year
Moderate Days
163
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Fulton County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Roswell has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.5"
Annual Snowfall
1.3"
Hot Days/Year
53
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
49
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 4.57" |
| Feb | 56°F | 36°F | 4.47" |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 4.70" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.87" |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 3.83" |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.69" |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.71" |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 4.51" |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 4.12" |
| Oct | 73°F | 51°F | 3.39" |
| Nov | 63°F | 41°F | 4.21" |
| Dec | 54°F | 36°F | 4.36" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Roswell
Roswell has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Peachford Behavioral Health System of Atlanta
Psychiatric · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Atlanta
Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9 mi away · Atlanta
Northside Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Atlanta
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Roswell
Roswell's student/teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 66.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
18
within city limits
Private Schools
16
within city limits
College Degree Rate
66.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Roswell (within 15 miles)
Chamberlain University-Georgia
8.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,940 students · in-state tuition $21,250 · 73% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,352 students · in-state tuition $49,430 · 53% graduate · median earnings $60,002 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 893 students · in-state tuition $15,441 · 48% graduate · median earnings $48,303 (10 yrs after entry)
American InterContinental University-Atlanta
6.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 734 students · in-state tuition $13,297 · 19% graduate · median earnings $42,612 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Roswell
Roswell has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
5 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
15 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
20 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
77 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
82 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
94 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Roswell
East Roswell Branch Library
2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
Roswell Branch Library
115 Norcross Street, Roswell
Cities Near Roswell
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Roswell FAQ
Is Roswell, Georgia affordable?⌄
Roswell's median rent is $1,810/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $128,654/year. Median home value is $567,100.
Is Roswell, Georgia safe?⌄
Roswell's violent crime rate was 111 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 761 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Roswell, Georgia?⌄
Roswell has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Roswell, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Roswell is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,810/month and median household income is $128,654/year. The median home value is $567,100. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Roswell, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Roswell is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from