RANK #593 / 1001 NAT · #24 / 41 GA · POP 979,864
1YR FORECAST: -1.4%
5YR OUTLOOK: +17%
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.
Gwinnett County is one of 76 U.S. counties in this market profile — stronger than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of -2.5% runs above the profile's typical -3.7%.
See all 76 Sun Belt Post-Surge Correction counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Prices declining
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 14.0x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: Homicide rates from CDC/NCHS vital-statistics mortality data — a multi-year average that stabilizes counts in smaller counties — compiled in the County Health Rankings 2025 release. Rates per 100,000 population; U.S. average ≈ 6.5. Grade reflects homicide rate relative to the national average. Learn more →
See where Gwinnett County stands nationally: safest large counties in America · highest homicide-rate counties.
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| 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.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
Gwinnett County scores 40/100 on the Boom Town Index, landing in the middle of the pack among 1001 U.S. counties (#593). Median household income is $87,890 and job growth is running at +0.9%. The data points to a county with mixed signals — some positive indicators alongside areas that lag faster-growing peers.
Gwinnett County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $380,900 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.23 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,810/month on average.
Gwinnett County's population is growing — up +1.3% YoY — while the job market is roughly flat (employment change of +0.9%). Home values shifted -2.5% over the past year. In-migration is outpacing local hiring, which often points to remote workers or retirees driving the headcount.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.76% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Gwinnett County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.