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Sugar Hill.
About
Life in Sugar Hill
Sugar Hill offers suburban convenience with genuine access to the outdoors, though it's important to understand what living here actually involves. You're looking at a 30-plus minute commute to downtown Atlanta in decent traffic, which is the trade-off for getting more house for your money—median homes run around $413,000, and you'll find solid schools through Gwinnett County Public Schools. The population is increasingly diverse, with Latino, Asian, and African American communities making up significant portions alongside the white majority.
Sugar Hill at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
23.7%
Broadband Internet
96.3%
of households
Population Growth
+16.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.7% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Sugar Hill: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sugar Hill, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (16.4%), and 14.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.1%
of residents
65 and Older
9.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
44.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.1%
of households
Married Couples
62.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.98
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 34% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Sugar Hill
In Sugar Hill, rent runs 34% above the GA average, and home values are 36% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,993
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $437,583 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below GA average
Unemployment in Sugar Hill and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Sugar Hill 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 Sugar Hill 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
Commute33.2 min avg
How Sugar Hill residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sugar Hill, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 39 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 39% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Gwinnett County Police Department, which covers Sugar Hill, runs 39% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
202.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
931.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Gwinnett County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Gwinnett County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Gwinnett County, which includes Sugar Hill, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $145,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $102,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $247,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $327,500 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.3M |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Gwinnett County, county-wide
Sugar Hill is about 3% of Gwinnett County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Gwinnett County, which includes Sugar Hill, is typically good — 211 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
211
per year
Moderate Days
151
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Gwinnett County, county-wide
Sugar Hill is about 3% of Gwinnett County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate87°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sugar Hill has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.6"
Hot Days/Year
32
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
67
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 31°F | 5.39" |
| Feb | 56°F | 33°F | 5.15" |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 5.16" |
| Apr | 72°F | 46°F | 4.32" |
| May | 79°F | 56°F | 4.23" |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.69" |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 4.89" |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.92" |
| Sep | 82°F | 60°F | 4.03" |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.97" |
| Nov | 63°F | 39°F | 4.42" |
| Dec | 54°F | 34°F | 5.20" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sugar Hill
Uninsured
10.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Sugar Hill's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Northside Hospital Forsyth
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Cumming
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Johns Creek
Northside Hospital Duluth
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 mi away · Duluth
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.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sugar Hill
Sugar Hill's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 48.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Sugar Hill (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 11,344 students · in-state tuition $4,532 · 25% graduate · median earnings $48,736 (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, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sugar Hill
Sugar Hill has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
15 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
30 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
32 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
91 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
92 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
92 mi awayCities Near Sugar Hill
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Sugar Hill FAQ
Is Sugar Hill, Georgia affordable?⌄
Sugar Hill's median rent is $1,862/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $107,389/year. Median home value is $413,400.
Is Sugar Hill, Georgia safe?⌄
Sugar Hill is policed by the Gwinnett County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 202 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 932 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sugar Hill, Georgia?⌄
Sugar Hill 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 Sugar Hill, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Sugar Hill is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,862/month and median household income is $107,389/year. The median home value is $413,400. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sugar Hill, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Sugar Hill is 33 minutes, which is longer than 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