Norcross grew 88.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census — one of the sharper growth curves in the county — while holding onto a real downtown square that dates back to its 1870 railroad-town charter. The city's motto, "A place to Imagine," reflects a downtown that's kept its historic bones while filling in with new restaurants and shops.
What It's Known For
Norcross is one of Gwinnett's most diverse cities: 2020 Census data shows 46.1% Hispanic or Latino residents alongside significant Black, White, and Asian populations, which shows up directly in the food and small-business scene along Buford Highway and downtown. The Western Gwinnett Bikeway connects Norcross to Duluth along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, with a Beaver Ruin Creek Greenway planned to extend the network further.
Cost of Living & Commute
Norcross sits inside the standard 30–45 minute drive to downtown Atlanta, with I-85 and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard as the main commuter routes.
Schools
Norcross is served by Gwinnett County Public Schools, split across the Norcross and Meadowcreek high school clusters depending on address. Check GCPS's zone lookup for the exact schools at a specific address.
See Homes For Sale in Norcross
334 homes are active right now in Norcross on the Gwinnett-wide MLS feed. The link below opens a live, pre-filtered search — no need to re-enter the city or sort through the whole county.