What are the schools like in Roswell, GA?

Roswell is served primarily by Fulton County. The district operates 62 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, and 22 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Roswell?

The median household income in Roswell, GA is $122,924 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Roswell, GA?

Roswell has an average high temperature of 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.3 inches.

Roswell, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Roswell, GA affordable or expensive?

Roswell's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Roswell is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $479,400 and the median rent is $1,619 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Roswell, GA?

Roswell has a violent crime rate of 160.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1020.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Roswell, GA a Good Place to Live?

Roswell is a mid-sized city of 92,770 in Georgia, with a median household income of $122,924 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Roswell stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Roswell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Roswell city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Roswell's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Roswell costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Roswell, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$479,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,619	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$122,924	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Roswell's violent crime rate is 160.1 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

160.1 /100k

Property Crime

1020.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Roswell is served primarily by Fulton County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Roswell, GA	National Avg
School District	Fulton County	—
Elementary Schools	62	—
Middle Schools	20	—
High Schools	22	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	63.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Roswell sees average highs of 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 53.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Roswell, GA
Average High — January	51.9°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	53.5"
Annual Snowfall	1.3"

Demographics

Metric	Roswell, GA	National Avg
Population	92,770	—
Median Age	40.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.0%	18.9%
Asian	4.5%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Roswell

Roswell, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

30075 30076

Roswell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roswell, GA affordable or expensive?

Roswell's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Roswell roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $479,400 and median rent is $1,619/month.

What is the crime rate in Roswell, GA?

Roswell's violent crime rate is 160.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1020.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Roswell?

Public schools in Roswell are operated by Fulton County. The district has 62 elementary, 20 middle, and 22 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 63.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Roswell, GA a good place to live?

Roswell, GA has a population of 92,770, a median household income of $122,924, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Roswell?

Roswell averages 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.5 inches with about 1.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Roswell?

Roswell, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 30075, 30076.

What is the population of Roswell?

The population of Roswell, Georgia is 92,770 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Roswell?

Key numbers for living in Roswell: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $479,400, median household income $122,924, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Roswell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.