What are the schools like in Suwanee, GA?

Suwanee is served primarily by Gwinnett County. The district operates 82 elementary schools, 29 middle schools, and 28 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Suwanee?

The median household income in Suwanee, GA is $100,780 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Suwanee, GA?

Suwanee has an average high temperature of 51.2°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Suwanee, GA affordable or expensive?

Suwanee's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Suwanee is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $375,500 and the median rent is $1,826 per month.

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

Suwanee has a violent crime rate of 127.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3107.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Suwanee, GA a Good Place to Live?

Suwanee is a small city of 21,238 in Georgia, with a median household income of $100,780 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Suwanee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Suwanee 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

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

Metric	Suwanee, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$375,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,826	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$100,780	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Suwanee's violent crime rate is 127.2 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

127.2 /100k

Property Crime

3107.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Suwanee is served primarily by Gwinnett County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Suwanee, GA	National Avg
School District	Gwinnett County	—
Elementary Schools	82	—
Middle Schools	29	—
High Schools	28	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	63.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Suwanee sees average highs of 51.2°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 54.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Suwanee, GA
Average High — January	51.2°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	54.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Suwanee, GA	National Avg
Population	21,238	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	24.4%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	8.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sugar Hill, GA 3 mi Duluth, GA 6 mi Buford, GA 6 mi Rest Haven, GA 8 mi Lawrenceville, GA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Suwanee

Suwanee, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30024

Suwanee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Suwanee, GA affordable or expensive?

Suwanee's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Suwanee roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $375,500 and median rent is $1,826/month.

What is the crime rate in Suwanee, GA?

Suwanee's violent crime rate is 127.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3107.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Suwanee?

Public schools in Suwanee are operated by Gwinnett County. The district has 82 elementary, 29 middle, and 28 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 63.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Suwanee, GA a good place to live?

Suwanee, GA has a population of 21,238, a median household income of $100,780, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. 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 Suwanee?

Suwanee averages 51.2°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.5 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Suwanee?

Suwanee, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30024.

What is the population of Suwanee?

The population of Suwanee, Georgia is 21,238 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Suwanee?

Key numbers for living in Suwanee: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $375,500, median household income $100,780, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Suwanee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.