Sugar Hill, GA — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Gwinnett County · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta · population 28,598

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Sugar Hill, GA
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62
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Sugar Hill stands

Home values down 3.1% in the last year. population growing 3.3% per year.

Median home $462,439
1-year -3.1%
5-yr CAGR +6.6%
vs 5-yr peak -3.7%
Population +3.3%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2024-12$462k$215k$310k$405k$499k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
32/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
15/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
78/100
Strong remote-work fit
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$1,947/mo$1,460$1,781$2,102202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent138125100120140202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 19.8
Lean buy

At a 19.8 price-to-rent ratio, Sugar Hill is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
34 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
73 · w22%
Distance from peak
68 · w18%
Population growth
90 · w16%
Rent YoY
36 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
76 · w10%
Long thesis

Sugar Hill has been growing population at 3.3% per year while home values compounded +6.6% annually. Demand-driven appreciation — the kind that persists as long as people keep showing up, which they currently are.

Short thesis

Sugar Hill's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Sugar Hill

Sugar Hill is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, with an estimated population of 28,598. It anchors the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta metro area. The population has grown 3.3% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Sugar Hill is $462,439 as of 2026-04, down 3.1% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +6.6% annual growth (-3.7% from the 5-year peak). Rents in Sugar Hill average $1,947 per month, down 1.8% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 62 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●People are voting with their feet: population growing 3.3% per year since 2020 — that’s faster than ~80% of US cities.
●Healthy 5-year run: +6.6% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.

▼ Bear case

●Cooling: -3.1% over the trailing year — momentum has stalled.
○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About Sugar Hill (Wikipedia)

Sugar Hill is a city in northern Gwinnett County in the U.S. state of Georgia, included within the Metro Atlanta area. The population was 25,076 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 28,598 in 2024, making it the fourth-largest city in Gwinnett County. It is in close proximity to Lake Lanier and the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Gwinnett County right now.

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Run the numbers for Sugar Hill

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
55° / 36°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
91° / 71°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
217
~59% of year
Annual precip
50″ rain
1″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Moderate
Tornado
Moderate
Wildfire
Low
Earthquake
Very low
Flood
Moderate

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

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Local news & community

Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
70%
Humid climate
Median household income
$71,400
Georgia state median
Top industries (state-level)
Logistics/DistributionFilm/TVHealthcare

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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