Lawrenceville, GA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 33,570 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
The county seat of Gwinnett County is on the eastern outskirts of Atlanta.
Cultural Attractions
The Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center for the Arts has over 4,000 square feet of gallery space.
Recreation
The Gwinnett Gladiators hockey team competes in the East Coast Hockey League.
Historical
The city is named after Capt. James Lawrence, who was wounded in the War of 1812.
Economy
Gwinnett County is home to seven of the region's top 25 high-tech employers.
| Population [details] | 33,570 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 74.7% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 606 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 23.30% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 57.06 °F/34.82 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 90.92 °F/69.02 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 51.72 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 81 |
| Cost of living [details] | 96.25 |
| State sales tax | 4.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Charlotte (197.43 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | HARTSFIELD - JACKSON ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL (33.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Fishing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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