RANK #900 / 996 · POP 957,977 · GA
PROJECTED GROWTH: -1.7%
Gwinnett County, Georgia, northeast of Atlanta, is known for its diverse communities and green spaces. Lawrenceville, the county seat, offers a historic downtown with the Aurora Theatre and local dining. The county provides numerous parks and trails, including Tribble Mill Park with its lakes and trails, and the Suwanee Creek Greenway. Commuting to Atlanta is common, with options like Ride Gwinnett transit services and incentives for alternative transportation. The community feel varies by town, from the artistic flair of Norcross to the family-focused atmosphere of Grayson.
Life in Gwinnett County attracts families and professionals seeking a balance of suburban living and urban access. The Gwinnett County Public Schools system is the largest in Georgia. The local economy is expanding, driven by investment in commercial and residential development, as well as growth in sectors like healthcare, technology, and manufacturing. Efforts are underway to redevelop older commercial areas into mixed-use communities, creating new housing and amenities.
Above national median (4.7x)
Below national median
Prices declining
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 5.2x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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UCB Biologics Manufacturing Facility at Rowen
UCB
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$2,000M | Under Construction |
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Amazon Fulfillment Center
Amazon
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$237M | Operating |
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Gwinnett Place Mall Redevelopment
Gwinnett County
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$100M | Planned |
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Rowen Foundation Development (Initial Infrastructure)
Rowen Foundation / Gwinnett County
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$70M | Completed |
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Jimmy Carter Boulevard Mixed-Use Development
Gwinnett County
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$50M | Proposed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Gwinnett County has a Boom Town Index score of 10/100, ranking #900 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.5% and a median household income of $82,296, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Gwinnett County is $307,300 with median rent at $1,594/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2678, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.0% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.5%. Home values changed -3.4% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.64% of Gwinnett County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.