Norcross, Georgia
Norcross is a city of 18,007 people in Gwinnett County, Georgia, founded in 1870.
Why visit Norcross
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 92 places to eat, 26 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include University of Atlanta, NCG Cinema, Fire Station Museum and Tiny Towny.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Norcross
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Norcross
Norcross is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population was 9,116, while in 2020, the population increased to 17,209. Norcross is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area, located near the Spaghetti Junction interchange of Interstate 85 and Interstate 285.
From the Wikipedia article Norcross, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
University of Atlanta
School · 3.8 mi
Defunct, for-profit, distance education university
Museums and landmarks4
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes92
La Industria Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.4 mi
3466 Holcomb Bridge Road
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Las Islitas Mexican Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 2.0 mi
5125 Willow Oak Trail NW, Norcross
Mo-Th, Su 10:00-22:00, Fr, Sa 10:00-23:30
My Friends' Place
Restaurant · Sandwich · 2.4 mi
5450 Peachtree Parkway Northwest, Norcross
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00, Sa 11:00-14:00
Shortbarrel Bourbon
Brewery and winery · 2.1 mi
6325 McDonough Drive
Mo 12:00-16:00; Tu-Th 10:00-16:00; Fr 10:00-14:00; Sa-Su off
Cue Barbecue
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.7 mi
5260 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Peachtree Corners
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
80 more on the map.
History
Norcross was chartered as a town on October 26, 1870. The community was named for Jonathan Norcross, a former Atlanta Mayor and railroad official.
From the History section of Norcross, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay26
Extended Stay America
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
7065 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Norcross
Holiday Inn Express Peachtree Corners-Norcross
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
7035 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Norcross
Hyatt Place Atlanta/Norcross/Peachtree
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
5600 Peachtree Parkway Northwest, Norcross
Churches and places of worship26
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Mission
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.6 mi
5395 Light Circle Northwest, Norcross
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.2 mi
2625 Ingram Road, Duluth
Mary Our Queen Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.4 mi
6260 The Corners Parkway, Peachtree Corners
Apostolic Johannite Church, Parish of Saint John the Baptist
Church · Apostolic Johannite Church · 2.4 mi
3597 Parkway Lane
Bait-ul-Ata Mosque
Place of worship · Ahmadiyya · 2.2 mi
1800 Willow Trail Parkway, Norcross
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Doraville United Elementary School
School · 5.4 mi
3630 Shallowford Rd Ne, Atlanta
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School
School · 4.1 mi
4046 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Atlanta
Healthcare4
Map of Norcross
248 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 4.6 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 36°F | 4.5 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 51°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 41°F | 4.2 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 36°F | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Atlanta Peachtree Ap (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Gwinnett County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-09-15: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Peachtree Corners 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Berkeley Lake 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Doraville 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Lilburn 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Duluth 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Dunwoody 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Tucker 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Johns Creek 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Chamblee 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Mountain Park 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Norcross, Georgia, Thomson200, CC0
- Westlyan Church, Norcross Mar 2017, Thomson200, CC0
- Lillian Webb Park, Norcross GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- State Champion American Elm, Norcross GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- South Peachtree Street, Norcross GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Norcross Depot, Norcross GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Paul Duke STEM High School, Norcross GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- UniversityOfAtlanta, WobblyOne, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NS train 118 with an SD50 (33240441114), Michael Hoskins, CC BY 2.0
- Gwinnett County Transit Express Buses, R32s on the E Train, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I85sb Exit 99 exit only, Center Way overpass, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I85nb Exit 101 .5 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I85sb Exit 99, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I85nb Exit 101, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I85sb Jimmy Carter Blvd HOV exit .5 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I85sb GA140 Jimmy Carter Blvd Overpass, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I85nb Exit 102 1 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Snow - panoramio (6), atomic ant, CC BY 3.0
- Georgia I85nb GA 120 Jimmy Carter Blvd Overpass, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peachtree Corners City Hall, Peachtreecorners, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paisaje de Otoño Atlanta - panoramio, Tereso Hernández, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Georgia I85sb Indian Trail Lilburn Rd. Overpass, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DeKalb-Peachtree Airport 2026, WMrapids, CC0
- Blue Devils Stadium - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Georgia I85nb Exit 99, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peachtree Corners City Hall - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- R. Alexander's Fine Arts, J. Putnam, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I85nb Exit 102 exit only, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JTO Beard Family Cemetery, Mechanicsville GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Georgia I85nb Exit 99 exit only, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I85sb Exit 101, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wesleyan School Stadium - panoramio (20), Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Georgia I85sb Exit 96 1 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wesleyan School campus - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
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