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Suwanee, Georgia

Introduction to Suwanee, Georgia

Located in Gwinnett county, Suwanee, Georgia is 16 miles E of Roswell, Georgia (center to center) and 27 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is part of the Atlanta metro area. The population of Suwanee is 8,725 residents.

Suwanee History

Suwanee existed as an Indian village, inhabited by the Creek and Cherokee Indians in the early 1700s. The Suwanee Old Town area was relinquished by the Cherokee Indians in the year 1817. In 1837, the community of Suwanee was established. According to some sources, the area was named "Suwanee" after an Indian term meaning "echo". The Georgia Air Line Railroad, running from Charlotte to Atlanta, was built through Suwanee in the year 1871. Rhodes House was constructed in the year 1880. The city of Suwanee received official incorporation into the state in the year 1949.

Suwanee and nearby Attractions

  • Stone Mountain Park
  • Interactive Neighborhood for Kids
  • Fort Yargo State Park
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History
  • Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
  • Southeastern Railway Museum

Things To Do In Suwanee

The city is home to many museums such as the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum, Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, Imagine It! Children's Museum of Atlanta, Gwinnett History Museum, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, and Center for Puppetry Arts. There are many parks in the area such as Stone Mountain Park, Fort Yargo State Park, Piedmont Park, and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. These cities offer multiple recreational opportunities. The Level Creek Church, First United Methodist Church, and Shadowbrook Church are also in the area. The Olde Atlanta Golf Club, Springbrook Golf Club, and River Pines Golf Club are the closest golf courses to the city.

Suwanee Transportation

The closest major international airport is The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport.

Suwanee Higher Education

Higher education is available at Gainesville College, Georgia State University, and Emory University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophySuwanee Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophySuwanee People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophySuwanee Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophySuwanee College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophySuwanee Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 6%Suwanee Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Suwanee, GA

Comparing Suwanee 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
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Racial Diversity86
Age of the Population35
Female Share of the Population12
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use57
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Property Taxes41
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime45

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