Roswell landed at No. 3 in Georgia and No. 44 nationally on U.S. News & World Report's 2026–2027 Best Places to Live list.
The ranking, first reported by the Savannah Morning News on Sunday, Sept. 27, places Roswell among 19 Georgia cities evaluated on affordability, quality of life, desirability and the job market. The city scored 6.6 out of 10 overall on the U.S. News Georgia rankings page.
The city's unemployment rate sits at 2.81%, well below the national average of 4.54%, according to U.S. News. Average household income is $132,260, compared with a national median of $83,181. The median home value is $534,694, and median monthly rent is $1,667. The average commute runs about 25 minutes.
Roswell has a population of about 89,000 and a median age of around 40. The city also earned a spot among the top 300 best places to retire in the same ranking cycle.
Three North Fulton cities cracked the top five statewide. Johns Creek took No. 1 in Georgia and No. 5 nationally. Alpharetta ranked No. 2 in the state and No. 34 in the country. Carmel, Indiana, claimed the top national spot.
No public statement from Mayor Mary Robichaux or other Roswell city leaders about the ranking had appeared as of Monday, Sept. 28.
Upcoming in Roswell
The Roswell City Council holds a regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St.
Roswell's 76th Youth Day parade returns to Canton Street on Saturday, Oct. 3, as we reported Sept. 27.
The BOLD Annual Wine Social, a networking event celebrating women in North Fulton's business community, takes place Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pardue Center, 205 Cox Road.
