Norcross, GA

Norcross, Georgia

Norcross, Georgia, in Gwinnett county, is 9 miles E of Sandy Springs, Georgia (center to center) and 16 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is part of the Atlanta metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 8,410 people people live in Norcross.

The People and Families of Norcross

In Norcross, about 37% of adults are married. Norcross has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Approximately 46% of Norcross is non-white. In Norcross you'll find a lively diversity of people.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Norcross had a median family income of $42,893. It turns out that people in Norcross tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($94,040) in Norcross than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Norcross Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Norcross, about 49% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in Norcross is higher than that of most other communities in Georgia.

Commuting

In Norcross, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Norcross strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 6%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 12%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Norcross, GA

Comparing Norcross to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Norcross Almanac

Norcross Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Norcross Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Norcross residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Norcross, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Norcross

Norcross High Schools (2004)

NORCROSS HIGH SCHOOL
5300 SPALDING DRIVE
770-448-3674
Serves 2,594 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

MEADOWCREEK HIGH SCHOOL
4455 STEVE REYNOLDS BOULEVARD
770-381-9680
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 2,103 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Norcross Colleges

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Atlanta Institute of Music

Everest Institute

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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