Roswell: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Roswell is $128,654 (1.4× higher than Fulton County median $95,292; 1.7× higher than Georgia median $77,353), with homes at a median value of $567,100. The surrounding county supports 384,275 jobs (avg $77,531).
- $103,645 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Georgia $75,639).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $128,654 — above the Georgia median ($70,136). Poverty rate 7.5% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 4.4× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 16.9% |
| Affordability · Interpretation | moderate |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $371,800 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $38,535,365 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $103,645 (vs Georgia $75,639) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $141,781 |
| Median Household Income | $128,654 (vs Georgia $70,136) |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Professional |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $128,654 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.7% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 32% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 26.90 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 32.2% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | remote work hub |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 384,275 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $29,793,346,784 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $77,531 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 4,757,900 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% (vs Georgia 3.5%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 10 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 1,260 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 126.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Equine, Vegetable Totals, Poultry Totals, Honey, Goats |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 22,147 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 376,894 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 26,684,759 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 121 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 74 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 80 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 201 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 8 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 88 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 59 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 35 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 598 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 748 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 23 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 163 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Publix 626 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 37 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | COBB COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $5,946,089,496 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,761.01 (at Georgia median) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 766,149 people (vs Georgia 37,381) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 55.7% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.2% |
| Pct Walked | 32.2% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 40.5 years (vs Georgia 35.6y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 25.3% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 3 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12