City profile · Georgia · Census ACS 2023

Suwanee, GA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Suwanee - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

21,811
Residents
$105,878
Median income
$439,700
Median home
$1,820
Median rent (state)

Suwanee - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Suwanee lands in the 81st percentile for household income and the 13th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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76th
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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Suwanee, GA

21,811 people live in Suwanee, Georgia - a small city by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $105,878 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 7.7%. Home values in Suwanee run a median of $439,700, and the median resident age is 39.0 years. 61.0% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 69.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 16 residential building permits were authorized in Suwanee (Construction Slowdown), down 96% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Suwanee's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 3235.1 crimes per 100,000 residents, above the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Georgia run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Georgia at 96.3 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,820 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Georgia's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 95.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

21,811 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Georgia

Median Household Income

$105,878 /yr

Poverty 7.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Georgia average

How does Suwanee compare to other US cities?

Here's how Suwanee stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 81% higher than other cities
Home value 81% pricier than other cities
Median rent 76% pricier than other cities
Safety 13% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Georgia, Suwanee ranks #131 of 165 Georgia cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Suwanee against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Georgia only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Georgia-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is Suwanee's strongest outlier among Georgia cities

Among the 638 Georgia cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Suwanee ranks #23 - the 96th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Suwanee only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#46 of 610
92nd percentile in Georgia
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 638
76th percentile in Georgia
Median Home Value
#28 of 577
95th percentile in Georgia
Poverty Rate
#419 of 637
34th percentile in Georgia
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#23 of 638
96th percentile in Georgia

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Georgia only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

81stIncome percentile
13thSafety percentile

81st percentile nationally for median household income · 13th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Suwanee's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Suwanee's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 39 Avg. percentile National median
Suwanee's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Suwanee's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$439,700 19th percentile more affordable than 19% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Suwanee $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Suwanee, GA Suwanee, GA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Suwanee, GA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Suwanee, GA median $105,878/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Suwanee, GA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Suwanee, GA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 61.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 69.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
21,811
Median Income
$105,878
Median Home Value
$439,700
Median Age
39.0
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Labor force participation
69.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
61.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3235.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
127.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
3107.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
16
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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20,000 residents21,000 residents22,000 residents23,000 residents24,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 20,980 residents 23,034 residents ▲ +9.8%
Suwanee's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
16
housing units authorized
Single-Family
10
detached homes
Multifamily
6
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 375
2020 422
2021 238
2022 234
2023 22
2024 16

Permit volume decreased 96% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
68.0%
Carpool
5.4%
Public Transit
1.3%
Walk
0.1%
Work from Home
24.2%
Other
1.0%

Based on 11,819 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Georgia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$125
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Georgia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Georgia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Suwanee sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,820/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
95.4 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Georgia

Perry
22,243 people
Candler-McAfee
21,316 people
Acworth
22,370 people
Snellville
21,203 people
Cartersville
23,617 people
Griffin
23,650 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Suwanee's 21,811 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Pascagoula, MS
21,812 people
Carbondale, IL
21,813 people
Merrick, NY
21,816 people
Massapequa, NY
21,822 people
Rio Rico, AZ
21,798 people
Silver Firs, WA
21,796 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Suwanee's $105,878 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Windy Hills, KY
$105,875 median income
Johnson Lane, NV
$105,871 median income
Stanley, ND
$105,893 median income
Porter, WA
$105,859 median income
Olivette, MO
$105,898 median income
DeWitt, MI
$105,857 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Suwanee, GA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Suwanee, GA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 51.7% 11.9% 28.1% 6.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.1% White 51.7% Black or African American 11.9% Asian 28.1% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.7% Two or more races 6.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Suwanee compares to nearby Georgia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Suwanee (this city) 21,811 $105,878
Perry 22,243 $81,648
Candler-McAfee 21,316 $62,299
Acworth 22,370 $80,703
Census ACS 5-year FIPS GA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Suwanee, GA?

What is the population of Suwanee, GA? +

21,811 people live in Suwanee, GA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Suwanee, GA? +

In Suwanee, the typical household earns $105,878 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Suwanee? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Suwanee; the closest available measure is the Georgia state average, a cost of living index of 96.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Georgia vary by metro area.

Is Suwanee, GA safe? +

Suwanee has a total crime rate of 3235.1 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Suwanee, GA? +

Homes in Suwanee carry a median value of $439,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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