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Gwinnett County
  • County in Georgia
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Gwinnett County

#6 in Best Counties to Live in Georgia
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      A+
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      C minus
    Gwinnett County is located in Georgia with a population of 948,505. Gwinnett County is one of the best places to live in Georgia. In Gwinnett County, most residents own their homes. In Gwinnett County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Gwinnett County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Gwinnett County are highly rated.
    Population
    948,505
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $256,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,414
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      109.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      18.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      90.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      413.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,267.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      158.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Gwinnett County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $75,853
    National
    $69,021
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