Moving to Gwinnett County, GA: What to Know

Gwinnett at a glance

The county

Gwinnett County is one of Georgia's most populated counties, offering a mix of established neighborhoods, growing residential communities, and busy commercial areas. Cities like Lawrenceville, Norcross, Suwanee, Buford, and Duluth provide a variety of housing options, from apartments and townhomes to single-family homes.

With convenient access to Atlanta, major highways, schools, parks, and shopping, Gwinnett County continues to attract residents and businesses. Midtown Moving & Storage provides residential and commercial moving services throughout Gwinnett County and the surrounding communities.

Gwinnett in numbers

Population: 957,062 (2020 census)
Recent estimate: Over 1 million (2025)
County seat: Lawrenceville
Cities: 16 incorporated
Main routes: I-85, I-985 and GA 316

Sources: Wikipedia and 2020 U.S. Census, checked October 2026.

Is Gwinnett County a good place to live?

GOOD PLACE TO LIVE?

It depends on what you need. Here is an honest list of what draws people to Gwinnett, and what to weigh before you move.

What draws people

The largest public school district in Georgia, with a wide range of programs
The most diverse county in Georgia, with food and businesses to match
A wide range of housing, from older ranch homes to new subdivisions
Lake Lanier and the Mall of Georgia at the north end of the county

What to weigh

Traffic on I-85 into Atlanta at rush hour
Limited rail transit compared with intown Atlanta
City or unincorporated: services and taxes differ
School zones vary a lot street by street

Schools in Gwinnett

SCHOOLS

Most families in Gwinnett County are served by Gwinnett County Public Schools, the largest school district in Georgia. Buford is the main exception, with homes inside the City of Buford served by the separate Buford City Schools system.

Because school assignments are based on the specific property address, it is worth confirming the district and school zone before signing a lease or buying a home.

Moving here?

Moving to Gwinnett?

Midtown Moving & Storage moves homes across metro Atlanta, including Gwinnett. Moves under 50 miles are billed by the hour.

Moving to Gwinnett questions

FAQ

Is Gwinnett County a good place to live?

Many people choose it for its schools, diversity and housing costs. Weigh the I-85 commute, limited rail transit and differences between cities and unincorporated areas.

How many people live in Gwinnett County?

957,062 in the 2020 census, and over 1 million in recent estimates.

What is the county seat of Gwinnett?

Lawrenceville.

Is a move from Atlanta to Gwinnett local?

For most addresses, yes. Moves under 50 miles are billed hourly with a drive-time truck fee.