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About
Life in Suwanee
If you're considering a move to Suwanee, understand that you're looking at a solidly affluent suburb in rapid growth mode—a place where the median household income sits at nearly $106,000 and the job market is genuinely strong with unemployment under 3.2%. The trade-off is that this prosperity shows up in your mortgage: median home values hover around $481,000, which puts it squarely in the upper-middle range for the Atlanta metro. The real daily experience here centers on family life and stability—over 40% of households have kids, the median age is stable at 38.7, and 55% of homes are married couples, so you'll find yourself around people in similar life stages.
Suwanee at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Foreign-Born
27.0%
Broadband Internet
98.8%
of households
Population Growth
+10.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics27.0% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Suwanee: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Suwanee, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (28.5%), and 10.5% of residents speak Korean at home.
Under 18
23.1%
of residents
65 and Older
9.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.4%
of households
Married Couples
54.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.64
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 35% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Suwanee
In Suwanee, rent runs 35% above the GA average, and home values are 58% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,900
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $589,037 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Suwanee and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Gwinnett County, which includes Suwanee, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Suwanee: Gwinnett County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Gwinnett County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Suwanee is about 2% of Gwinnett County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Suwanee 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
Commute30.1 min avg
How Suwanee residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Suwanee, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 35 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 60% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Suwanee runs 60% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
131.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,346.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Suwanee Police Department
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 Suwanee, 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
Suwanee is about 2% 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 Suwanee, 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
Suwanee is about 2% 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
Suwanee 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
110
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 Suwanee
Uninsured
6.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Suwanee's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Johns Creek
Northside Hospital Duluth
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Duluth
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Lawrenceville
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.
Education16.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Suwanee
Suwanee's student/teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 62.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
62.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Suwanee (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, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Suwanee
Suwanee has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
13 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
27 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
31 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
88 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
92 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Suwanee
Suwanee
361 Main Street, Suwanee
Cities Near Suwanee
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Suwanee?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Suwanee FAQ
Is Suwanee, Georgia affordable?⌄
Suwanee's median rent is $1,885/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $103,260/year. Median home value is $480,600.
Is Suwanee, Georgia safe?⌄
Suwanee's violent crime rate was 131 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 2347 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Suwanee, Georgia?⌄
Gwinnett County, which includes Suwanee, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Suwanee, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Suwanee is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,885/month and median household income is $103,260/year. The median home value is $480,600. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Suwanee, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Suwanee is 30 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