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Norcross, GA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Norcross.

Population: 109,232 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Norcross, GA is $410,886 — down 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $434,833 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,578/month. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$410,886

Typical home value

-2.0%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$410,886
1-year appreciation
-2.0%
3-year appreciation
+1.9%
5-year appreciation
+25.3%
10-year appreciation
+105.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2025)
$428,052
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$434,833
Median list price
$427,166
Median price per sqft
$197
1-year sale-price change
-4.6%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
255
For-sale inventory
356
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
366
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
62 days
New listings (monthly)
100

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,578/mo
1-year rent change
-0.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,554/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,619/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,762/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,493/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
18
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy, Gwinnett County, State Specialty Schools II- International Charter Academy o
Schools include
Brookhaven Innovation Academy, Summerour Middle School, Norcross Elementary School, Beaver Ridge Elementary School, Stripling Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave, hail, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
71
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Westside Lead (16.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
211
Days with Moderate air quality
151
Highest AQI recorded (year)
92

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
675
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
208,893
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
138,930

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (4 mi)
National parks include
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
42
Hospitals include
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE, EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
334
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,681 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
6.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,467
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
81.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
348,368
Average weekly wage
$1,320
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,946

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

NorcrossState medianUS median
Typical home value$410,886$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$434,833$305,450$325,000
Median days on market41 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,578/mo$1,771/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,467$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Norcross, GA?
$410,886.
What is the median sale price in Norcross, GA?
$434,833.
How long do homes take to sell in Norcross, GA?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Norcross, GA?
Typical rent: $1,578/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Norcross, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave, hail, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Norcross, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 71 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Norcross, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Norcross, GA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Norcross, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Norcross, GA?
18 schools (12 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Norcross, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Norcross, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Norcross, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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