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Norcross, Georgia

Introduction to Norcross, Georgia

Located in Gwinnett county, Norcross, Georgia, 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 live in Norcross.

Norcross History

Norcross was officially designated in the year 1870, in an area formerly inhabited by the Cherokee and Creek Indians. The Norcross Historic District is along the eastern continental divide; this ridge played an important role in the settlement that took city in the area. Initially, the ridgeline acted as the main transportation route. In the early 1800s, two American forts were founded due to the war of 1812; these were the Peachtree Fort in Atlanta and Fort Daniel at Hog Mountain. The old Indian trail that connected both the forts came to be known as the original Peachtree Road. The city got its name from Hon. Jonathan Norcross, a former Atlanta mayor.

Norcross and nearby Attractions

  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History
  • Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
  • Oglethorpe University Museum of Art
  • Sweetwater Creek State Park
  • Southeastern Railway Museum
  • Panola Mountain State Park

Things To Do In Norcross

The Red Top Mountain State Park, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Panola Mountain State Park, and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area are located in the city. The River Pines Golf Club, Heritage Golf Club, and Atlanta Golf Center are the area's local golf courses. The city's shopping center include Indian Village Shopping Center, Norcross Plaza Shopping Center and Norcross Shopping Center. The local churches include the Galilean Church, First United Church, and First Baptist Church of Norcross. The Art Fest is the annual event hosted by the city in the month of October.

Norcross Transportation

The closest airport to the city is The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport.

Norcross Higher Education

Higher education is available at Emory University, Georgia Perimeter College, and Clark Atlanta University.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Norcross, GA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men810
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Well-Paid Single Women26
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better37
People Above Poverty26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home57
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes61
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime11

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