Lawrenceville
RANK #925 / 996 NAT · #36 / 41 GA · POP 957,977
1YR FORECAST: -1.9%
5YR OUTLOOK: +10%
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.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
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
|
$237M | Operating |
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Gwinnett Place Mall Redevelopment
Gwinnett County
|
$100M | Planned |
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Rowen Foundation Development (Initial Infrastructure)
Rowen Foundation / Gwinnett County
|
$70M | Completed |
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Jimmy Carter Boulevard Mixed-Use Development
Gwinnett County
|
$50M | Proposed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
The data is not encouraging — Gwinnett County scores just 6/100 on the Boom Town Index, ranking #925 of 996 counties. Job growth at +1.5% and median household income of $82,296 reflect an economy that has been contracting or stagnating relative to the rest of the country.
Housing in Gwinnett County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $307,300 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.27, with rents averaging $1,594/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Gwinnett County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +1.0% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +1.5% clip. Home values shifted -3.4% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.64% 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.