Roswell, GA
Overall Livability
84
out of 100
π
84
Livability
π°
74
Affordability
π
95
Educational Attainment
π‘
84
Crime & Safety
β
β
Weather
City Overview
Population
92,770
Median Age
41
Median Income
$122,924
Poverty Rate
7%
Housing
Median Home Value
$479,400
Median Monthly Rent
$1,619
Homeownership Rate
71%
Rental Market
Renter Burden Rate
49%
Share of renters paying 30%+ of income on rent
Educational Attainment
High School Diploma or Higher95%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher63%
Internet & Commute
Households with Broadband96%
Average Commute Time
32 min
π
Crime & Safety
Violent Crime (per 1k)
1.91
Property Crime (per 1k)
12.21
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Pros
- βVery affordable cost of living
- βHighly educated population
- βLow crime rate
- βExcellent broadband internet access
- βStrong homeownership community
Cons
- No notable cons yet
Population by Age
Under 18
24%
18β34
18%
35β54
30%
55β64
13%
65+
15%
Key Facts
- Population
- 92,770
- Median Income
- $122,924
- Median Rent
- $1,619
- Median Home Value
- $479,400
- Median Age
- 40.5
- Homeownership
- 71%
- Broadband Access
- 96%
- Avg Commute
- 32 min
Nearby Cities
- Sandy Springs12 km
- Johns Creek14 km
- Atlanta31 km
- South Fulton50 km
- Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)91 km
Featured In Rankings
- #15Most Affordable Cities in America (2026)
- #19Best Cities for Remote Workers (2026)
- #24Best Cities for Retirees (2026)
- #15Best Cities for Software Developers (2026)
- #15Best Cities for Tech Workers (2026)
- #19Best Cities for Teachers (2026)
- #14Best Cities for Lawyers (2026)
- #22Best Cities for Business Managers (2026)
- #17Best Cities for Accountants (2026)
- #13Best Cities for Marketing Professionals (2026)
- #12Best Cities for Hospitality Workers (2026)
- #13Best Cities for Counselors (2026)
Other Cities in Georgia
- Johns Creek82,230
- Warner Robins80,374
- Sandy Springs107,221
- South Fulton107,865
- Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)126,672
Score Breakdown
- Affordability
- 74
- Educational Attainment
- 95
- Crime & Safety
- 84
- Weather
- β