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Roswell, GA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Roswell.

Population: 102,317 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Roswell, GA is $652,270 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $618,000 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,913/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$652,270

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$652,270
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+8.3%
5-year appreciation
+33.0%
10-year appreciation
+80.8%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$653,838
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$618,000
Median list price
$642,225
Median price per sqft
$246
1-year sale-price change
-4.3%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
64
For-sale inventory
500
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
68
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
55 days
New listings (monthly)
140

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,913/mo
1-year rent change
+2.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,770/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,855/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,035/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,440/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,920/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Fulton County, State Charter Schools- International Charter School of Atla
Schools include
Mountain Park Elementary School, Roswell North Elementary School, Crabapple Middle School, Independence High School, Roswell High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Westside Lead (18.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.5°F
Average high
72.5°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
155
Days with Moderate air quality
198
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
172

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
141,216
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
88,151

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (3 mi)
National parks include
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Air Acres Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE, WELLSTAR KENNESTONE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF ATLANTA, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
189
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,646 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
7.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,222
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
89.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
835,566
Average weekly wage
$1,882
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,681

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RoswellState medianUS median
Median home value$652,270$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$618,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market26 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,913/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,222$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Roswell, GA?
$652,270.
What is the median sale price in Roswell, GA?
$618,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Roswell, GA?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Roswell, GA?
Typical rent: $1,913/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Roswell, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Roswell, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Roswell, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Roswell, GA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Roswell, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Roswell, GA?
17 schools (12 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Roswell, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Roswell, GA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Roswell, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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