salaryRent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.1 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 62.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,960 a year. That is $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 126 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Suwanee?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Suwanee
| Size | Suwanee | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,720 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,117 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,083 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,916 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Suwanee overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Suwanee, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Suwanee
Life in Suwanee
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Suwanee?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,361 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $480,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,060 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Suwanee, GA?
Renting in Suwanee costs a median of about $1,974 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Suwanee?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,960 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Suwanee cheap or expensive?
Suwanee is rated OK: rent takes 21.3% of the typical household income of $111,366. It ranks 126th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Suwanee?
The median homeowner in Suwanee pays $4,900 a year in property taxes, about 1.02% of the median home value.
Is Suwanee more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Suwanee?
The median home value in Suwanee is $480,600, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
22,349 people live in Suwanee. Numbers are typical (middle) values.