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Living in Roswell, Georgia

The short answer

Roswell, Georgia is a Fulton County city on the Chattahoochee, about twenty miles north of Atlanta. The 2020 Census counted 92,833 residents, up from 88,346 in 2010. Downtown life centers on Canton Street, the Historic District and the river parks. Roswell High School is part of Fulton County Schools, and attendance zones follow each address. Current Gold Peach Realty listings are below.

Last checked October 18, 2026

A formal garden in spring: rounded clipped boxwood shrubs set in curving rows around beds of yellow daffodils and blue-green iris foliage, on a reddish gravel path. Behind them, a cloud of purple wisteria blooms over a trellis, and an urn-shaped birdbath stands at right. No buildings or people are visible.
Photo: Scott Long, CC BY 3.0

The numbers

The 2020 Census counted 92,833 people in the city of Roswell, 4,487 more than the 88,346 it counted in 2010. Fulton County as a whole had 1,066,710 people in 2020. These are city-limits counts from the decennial Census. Figures for a ZIP code, the wider area or newer yearly estimates will not match them, and some sites print numbers we could not trace. We use the official counts.

Where it is

Roswell is in north Fulton County on the north bank of the Chattahoochee River. The New Georgia Encyclopedia puts it twenty miles north of Atlanta and says the town was part of Cobb County until it was annexed to Fulton County in 1932. Across the river are Cobb County and the City of Sandy Springs. The City says three MARTA bus routes serve Roswell, with Route 85 running up Atlanta Street past City Hall.

Living near downtown

  • The Roswell Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places as NRIS 74000682. The NPGallery record gives the date 5/2/1974 and the location as roughly bounded by Big Creek, King and Dam Streets, and southwest along New Marietta Highway. NPS NPGallery: Roswell Historic District, NRIS 74000682

The Roswell Historic District has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974. The NPGallery record describes it as roughly bounded by Big Creek, King and Dam Streets, and southwest along New Marietta Highway. Living in or near it means house museums, mill ruins and Canton Street restaurants within reach, and a few trade-offs worth knowing.

Festivals and markets

Alive in Roswell is a free festival on the third Thursday evening of each month, April to October, and Canton Street closes to cars from Hwy 9 to Norcross Street at 5 p.m. The farmers market sets up behind City Hall on Saturdays in season. Both are on the events calendar.

Parking

Canton Street, Elizabeth Way and East Alley are paid under a City pilot that runs through Dec. 31, 2026. The City’s new 394-space deck at 1056 Alpharetta Street opened in May 2026 and is free during Green Street construction. If you plan to live or work on Canton Street, read the parking page before you commit.

Projects under way

The City’s Historic Gateway project covers SR 9 / South Atlanta Street between Marietta Highway and the Chattahoochee River bridge, replacing the reversible lanes with a four-lane street. Council approved the design in 2012, GDOT began buying right of way in April 2018, and the National Park Service approved related Vickery Creek work on Jan. 9, 2026. No construction start date is published. Riverside Park is closed for a $13.8 million renovation until summer 2027, and the Green Street Activation Plan is turning Green Street one-way southbound with a brick-paved trail.

The river

Visit Roswell counts a nine-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee in Roswell. The City runs the Riverwalk and parks such as Azalea Park and Don White Memorial Park, and the National Park Service runs the Vickery Creek trails. More on the Chattahoochee River page and river access.

Schools

Roswell High School is part of Fulton County Schools, at 11595 King Road, phone 470-254-4500. Attendance zones depend on the exact address, so check Fulton County Schools’ school locator for a specific home. See the school’s own site. We do not print school ratings.

City services

  • Roswell City Hall is at 38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA 30075. The City's main phone is (770) 641-3727, and City Hall hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. City of Roswell: home page (footer)

Roswell City Hall is at 38 Hill Street, open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., main phone (770) 641-3727. Resident & Business Services is on its ground floor.

Homes for sale around Roswell

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What we do not publish

We do not print price averages, rent figures, crime grades or cost-of-living scores. The figures we found online disagree with each other, and we could not source current numbers we trust. A Gold Peach Realty agent can walk you through recent sales and neighborhoods: call (770) 283-1223. To spend a day downtown before you decide, use the day planner.

Questions

What county is Roswell in?

Roswell is in Fulton County. The New Georgia Encyclopedia says the town was originally part of Cobb County and was annexed to Fulton County in 1932. The 2020 Census counted 1,066,710 people in Fulton County as a whole and 92,833 in the city of Roswell.

Source: New Georgia Encyclopedia: Roswell (last modified Sep 4, 2019)

What is the population of Roswell, Georgia?

The 2020 Census counted 92,833 people in the city of Roswell. The 2010 Census counted 88,346, so the city grew by 4,487 people over the decade. Fulton County, which includes Roswell, had 1,066,710 residents in 2020. Newer yearly estimates exist, but this guide uses the official decennial counts.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171), Table P1, Roswell city, Georgia

Where is Roswell City Hall?

Roswell City Hall is at 38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA 30075. The City's main phone number is (770) 641-3727, and City Hall is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Saturday farmers market sets up behind City Hall during its April to October season.

Source: City of Roswell: home page (footer)

Can I take MARTA to downtown Roswell?

The City says three MARTA bus routes serve Roswell. Route 85 starts at North Springs rail station and runs along Atlanta Street (SR 9) from the Chattahoochee River past City Hall. Routes 185 and 142 use Holcomb Bridge Road. The City says buses run about every 30 minutes at weekday peaks and every 40 minutes otherwise.

Source: City of Roswell: Transit in Roswell

What is the Historic Gateway project on Atlanta Street?

The City says the Historic Gateway covers SR 9/South Atlanta Street between Marietta Highway (SR 120) and the Chattahoochee River bridge, replacing the reversible lanes with a four-lane street. Council approved the design in 2012 and GDOT began buying right of way in April 2018. In January 2026 the National Park Service approved related Vickery Creek work.

Source: Roswell Connections (City of Roswell news): Historic Gateway Project (Apr. 4, 2025)

What high school serves downtown Roswell?

Roswell High School, part of Fulton County Schools, is at 11595 King Road, Roswell, phone 470-254-4500. School attendance zones depend on the exact address, so families should check Fulton County Schools' school locator for a specific home before relying on any assignment.

Source: Roswell High School (Fulton County Schools) home page

Dates, rules and hours can change. The organisers have the final word: City of Roswell

Living here

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