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Population in July 2007: 87,312. Population change since 2000: +9.2%
 

Males: 43,652  (50.0%)
Females: 43,660  (50.0%)

Median resident age:  35.2 years
Georgia median age:  33.4 years

Zip codes: 30075, 30076, 30077.

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Estimated median household income in 2007: $73,469 (it was $71,726 in 2000)
Roswell:  $73,469
Georgia:  $49,136

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $319,000 (it was $204,700 in 2000)
Roswell:  $319,000
Georgia:  $164,500

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $367,125; Detached houses: $395,021; Townhouses or other attached units: $231,805; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $156,311; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $358,912

Median gross rent in 2007: $945.
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2007: 10.4%
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425 Market Place Antiques
Edward Jones Investment
Fish Family Chiropractic
The Crepe Chefs
Office Cleaning Atlanta-Clean Guard Inc.
Computer Sweepers
Solid Source Realty

Races in Roswell:

  • White Non-Hispanic (75.5%)
  • Hispanic (10.6%)
  • Black (8.5%)
  • Other race (4.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.9%)
  • Asian Indian (1.2%)
  • Korean (0.8%)
  • Chinese (0.8%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Roswell: 96.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (14.5%), German (13.0%), Irish (12.3%), United States (7.8%), Italian (5.6%), Scotch-Irish (3.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1060 feet

Land area: 38.0 square miles.

Population density: 2296 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Roswell

  • High school or higher: 92.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 52.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Roswell city

  • Never married: 25.4%
  • Now married: 60.5%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 3.6%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

12,562 residents are foreign born (8.7% Latin America, 3.7% Asia, 2.5% Europe).

This city:  15.8%
Georgia:  7.1%



According to our research there were 23 registered sex offenders living in Roswell, Georgia in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Roswell to the number of sex offenders is 3796 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2007: $3,079 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2007: $2,087 (0.8%)

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Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (19.3 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (569.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Alpharetta, GA (2.1 miles ), Mountain Park, GA (2.3 miles ), Dunwoody, GA (2.5 miles ), Sandy Springs, GA (2.6 miles ), Northeast Cobb, GA (2.7 miles ), Doraville, GA (3.1 miles ), Berkeley Lake, GA (3.1 miles ), Norcross, GA (3.2 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 342 buildings, average cost: $120,700
  • 1997: 347 buildings, average cost: $134,200
  • 1998: 329 buildings, average cost: $138,200
  • 1999: 307 buildings, average cost: $156,500
  • 2000: 382 buildings, average cost: $184,600
  • 2001: 426 buildings, average cost: $166,400
  • 2002: 269 buildings, average cost: $186,000
  • 2003: 459 buildings, average cost: $163,500
  • 2004: 345 buildings, average cost: $186,500
  • 2005: 249 buildings, average cost: $274,500
  • 2006: 289 buildings, average cost: $259,300
  • 2007: 201 buildings, average cost: $384,200

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Latitude: 34.03 N, Longitude: 84.34 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -4,895 (-6.2%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 10,398 (23.6%)

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Population change in the 1990s: +30,459 (+62.3%).

Unemployment in December 2008:
Here:  3.3%
Georgia:  4.7%


Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (15%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (14%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Health care (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Computer specialists (8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Top executives (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Business operations specialists (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)



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Crime in Roswell by Year
Type 2001 2002 2004 2005 2006 2007
Murders 214002
    per 100,000 2.51.25.00.00.02.3
Rapes 1251371217
    per 100,000 14.86.016.38.013.519.1
Robberies 4248777193107
    per 100,000 51.757.996.881.2104.9120.4
Assaults 9517263687365
    per 100,000 116.9207.379.277.882.373.1
Burglaries 398380430442445499
    per 100,000 489.9458.1540.7505.8501.8561.4
Thefts 1,3951,2911,5521,7241,5861,612
    per 100,000 1717.01556.21951.41972.91788.51813.7
Auto thefts 178136203174187150
    per 100,000 219.1163.9255.2199.1210.9168.8
Arson 509410
    per 100,000 6.20.011.34.61.10.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 176.1173.5204.3176.6182.3195.9

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 194 (129 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.48
US city average:  3.00

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Roswell-area historical tornado activity is above Georgia state average. It is 117% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/22/1992, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.6 miles away from the Roswell city center injured 46 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category 4 tornado 23.3 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


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Birthplace of: Jermaine Phillips - 2005 NFL player (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, born: Mar 27, 1979), Evan Brock - College basketball player (Alabama Crimson Tide), Isaac Jones - College basketball player (Char. Southern Buccaneers), James Pattman Jr. - College basketball player (Florida A&M Rattlers).


Main business address for: WITNESS SYSTEMS INC (SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE).


Hospital/medical center in Roswell:
  • NORTH FULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL (3000 HOSPITAL DR)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Roswell:
  • EMORY DUNWOODY MEDICAL CENTER (about 5 miles; ATLANTA, GA)
  • PEACHFORD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM (about 5 miles; ATLANTA, GA)
  • WELLSTAR WINDY HILL HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; MARIETTA, GA)

Political contributions by individuals in Roswell, GA

Heliports located in Roswell: See detailed data for Heliports located in Roswell, GA

Amtrak station near Roswell:
  • 17 miles: ATLANTA (1688 PEACHTREE ST. NW). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Local government website: www.ci.roswell.ga.us

College/University in Roswell:
  • NORTH FULTON BEAUTY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 15; Location: 10930 CRABAPPLE RD STE 4A & 4B; Private, for-profit)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Roswell:
  • LIFE UNIVERSITY (about 14 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,881)
  • SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY (about 14 miles; MARIETTA, GA; FT enrollment: 2,559)
  • CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 14 miles; MARIETTA, GA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY (about 15 miles; KENNESAW, GA; FT enrollment: 9,589)
  • EMORY UNIVERSITY (about 17 miles; ATLANTA, GA; FT enrollment: 10,839)
  • GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 19 miles; ATLANTA, GA; FT enrollment: 13,841)
  • DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 19 miles; DECATUR, GA; FT enrollment: 2,486)
Public high schools in Roswell:
Private high school in Roswell:
  • COTTAGE SCHOOL (THE) (Students: 177; Location: 700 GRIMES BRIDGE ROAD; Grades: 6 - 12)
Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Roswell:
Private elementary/middle schools in Roswell:
  • FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 420; Location: 480 W CROSSVILLE RD; Grades: KG - 8)
  • HIGH MEADOWS SCHOOL CAMP (Students: 323; Location: 1055 WILLEO ROAD; Grades: PK - 8)
  • BRIMARSH ACADEMY (Students: 151; Location: 1565 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD; Grades: PK - 8)
  • THE HOWARD SCHOOL NORTH CAMPUS (Students: 132; Location: 9415 WILLEO RD; Grades: UG - UG)
  • MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ROSWELL (Students: 95; Location: 11275 ELKINS RD; Grades: PK - KG)
See full list of schools located in Roswell


User submitted facts and corrections:
  • AMANA ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (Students: 200; Location: 1565 HOLCOMB BRIDGE ROAD; Grades: K - 08)
  • AMANA ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (Students: 200; Location: 1565 HOLCOMB BRIDGE ROAD; Grades: K - 08)
  • Georgia State University near the center of Atlanta should be included amongst Colleges/Universites added by JJC
  • Fellowship Christian Schools needs to be added to your high school list. They offer grades K - 12th at 480 W. Crossville Rd., 30075. The high school's number is 770-993-1650.

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Notable locations in Roswell: County Correction Center (A), Brookfield West Golf Course (B), Willow Springs Country Club (C), Horseshoe Bend Golf Course (D), Fulton County Library - Roswell Branch (E), Roswell Police Station (F), Roswell Jail (G), Roswell Cultural Arts Center (H), Roswell City Hall (I), Fire Station Number 1 (J), Fire Station Number 4 (K), Fire Station Number 5 (L). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: The Village Shopping Center (1), Kings Creek Shopping Center (2), Northbrook Shopping Center (3), Grimes Square Shopping Center (4), Midtown Plaza Shopping Center (5), Holcomb Woods Shopping Center (6), Holcomb Place Shopping Center (7), Holcomb Bridge Crossing Shopping Center (8), Brannon Square Shopping Center (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Roswell include: Westminster Japanese Church (A), Willeo Church (B), Zion Baptist church (C), Assembly of God Church (D), Tabernacle Baptist Church (E), Saint Thomas Church (F), Christ United Methodist Church (G), Church of God (H), Saint Davids Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Lebanon Cemetery (1), Tabernacle Baptist Cemetery (2), Greenlawn Cemetery (3), Founder Cemetery (4), Pleasant Hill Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Sanford Lake (A), Kings Road Lake (B), Martin Lake (C), Martins Landing Lake (D), Lake Charles (E), Chaffin Road Lake (F), Tharp Lake (G), Horse Shoe Bend Lake South (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Hog Wallow Creek (A), Big Creek (B), Seven Branch (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Roswell include: Centennial High School Football Stadium (1), City Square Park (2), Woodstock Park (3), Roswell Historic District (4), Roswell Park (5), Waller Park (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Roswell Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Atlanta Ghost Talk Ghost Walk (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 60 King Street) (1), Fulton County Government - Parks & Recreation Government Ctr- Recreation Facilities & Serv (Nature Centers; 9135 Willeo Road) (2), Chattahoochee Nature Center (Nature Centers; 9135 Willeo Road) (3), National Park Service (Recreation Areas; 227 South Atlanta Street) (4), Cover Ups (Amusement & Theme Parks; 3000 Northfield Place) (5), Andretti Speed Laboratory (Amusement & Theme Parks; 11000 Alpharetta Highway) (6), Game Exchange Southeast Inc (Arcades & Amusements; Roswell) (7), Casino Tours Limited (Tours & Charters; 625 Colonial Park Drive Suite 201) (8). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Best Western Roswell Suites (907 Holcomb Bridge Road) (1), Brookwood Inn - Roswell (9995 Old Dogwood Rd) (2), Four Seasons of Roswell Antiques (352 South Atlanta Street) (3), Comfort Suites (3000 Mansell Road) (4), Apartments Home (281 South Atlanta Street) (5). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Roswell and their reported violations in the past:

RIVER VISTA, LLC RV PARK (Population served: 4, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
Drinking water stations with addresses in Roswell that have no violations reported:
  • VIEW POINT RV CAMPSITE (Population served: 132, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Georgia:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.3%
Whole state:  70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.1%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Roswell, GA


People in group quarters in Roswell
  • 266 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 208 people in other group homes
  • 55 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 50 people in other types of correctional institutions
  • 39 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 7 people in other workers' dormitories
  • 3 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere


Roswell compared to Georgia state average:
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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Banks with most branches in Roswell (2009 data):
  • SunTrust Bank: Roswell Branch, North Fulton Hospital Branch, Hardscrable Branch, Kings Plaza Branch, Roswell Branch 972, Holcomb Bridge Mm Branch. Info updated 2009-03-30: Bank assets: $185,098.8 mil, Deposits: $120,116.4 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1782 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.
  • Wachovia Bank, National Association: Shallowford Corners Center Branch, Mansell Road Branch, Magnolia Street Branch, King Road Branch, Old Alabama Branch. Info updated 2008-06-19: Bank assets: $635,476.0 mil, Deposits: $424,599.0 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, negative income in the last year, 3343 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Bank of America, National Association: Crossville Branch, East Cobb Banking Center Branch, Roswell Branch, Holcomb Bridge Branch. Info updated 2008-11-07: Bank assets: $1,471,631.0 mil, Deposits: $954,677.6 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 6194 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Fidelity Bank: Roswell Branch at 1325 Hembree Road, branch established on 1994-07-25; Roswell-Crabapple Branch at 10920 Crabapple Road, branch established on 1989-10-04. Info updated 2008-12-11: Bank assets: $1,759.6 mil, Deposits: $1,448.6 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 25 total offices, Holding Company: Fidelity Southern Corporation
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Roswell - Mansell - Branch at 976 Mansell Road, Suite 500, branch established on 2001-12-17; Roswell Corner Branch at 1175 Woodstock Rd, branch established on 2002-04-01. Info updated 2008-09-30: Bank assets: $1,746,242.0 mil, Deposits: $1,055,765.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5491 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Roswell Branch at 11650 Alpharetta Highway, branch established on 1992-01-18; Crossville Road Branch at 525 East Crossville Road, branch established on 2004-06-14. Info updated 2008-12-12: Bank assets: $147,483.6 mil, Deposits: $98,507.9 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1514 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • Regions Bank: Roswell Financial Center Branch at 900 Woodstock Road, branch established on 2003-07-14; Roswell Branch at 865 Woodstock Road, branch established on 1988-06-30. Info updated 2009-02-09: Bank assets: $142,084.0 mil, Deposits: $95,926.0 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1946 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • The Peoples Bank: Roswell Branch at 10485 Alpharetta Street, branch established on 2008-05-20. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $524.8 mil, Deposits: $434.5 mil, headquarters in Winder, GA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 18 total offices, Holding Company: Peoples Holding Company
  • 3 other banks with 3 local branches

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Roswell, Georgia
  • Courtyard By Marriott Atlanta Roswell, 1500 Market Blvd, Roswell, GA 30076, Phone: (770) 992-7200, Fax: (770) 993-7133
  • Hampton Inn Roswell, 9995 Old Dogwood Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, Phone: (770) 587-5161, Fax: (770) 594-9566
  • Doubletree Hotel Atlanta/Roswell-Alpharetta Area, 1075 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, Phone: (770) 992-9600, Fax: (770) 993-6539
  • Studio 6 - Atlanta - Roswell #6025, 9955 Old Dogwood Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, Phone: (770) 992-9449, Fax: (770) 992-2610
  • La Quinta Inn & Suites, 575 Old Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, Phone: (770) 552-0200, Fax: (770) 552-0110
  • Best Western Roswell, 907 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30075, Phone: (770) 642-4804
  • In Town Suites Roswell, 1175 Hembree Rd, Roswell, GA 30075, Phone: (770) 410-9094, Fax: (770) 569-5849
  • Holiday Inn Atlanta/Roswell, 909 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, Phone: (770) 817-1414, Fax: (770) 817-1515
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2004 Presidential Election results in Fulton County Georgia:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (75%)
  • Electricity (24%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


Religon statistics for Roswell

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic Church Charismatic Churches IndependentPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents16.9%15.7%15.1%6.5%6.4%
Congregations21.9%17.4%4.0%0.8%6.4%
NameMuslim EstimateEpiscopal ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchOther religions
Adherents4.5%3.9%3.1%2.2%25.7%
Congregations2.8%3.4%3.0%2.5%37.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 33$144,348$52,4903$5,012
Other Government Administration 45$235,304$62,7482$2,307
Judicial and Legal 18$80,384$53,5898$15,009
Police Protection - Officers 127$595,821$56,2983$6,111
Police - Other 37$129,966$42,15115$13,040
Firefighters 10$54,526$65,431121$228,992
Fire - Other 4$17,663$52,9890$0
Correction 30$117,698$47,0790$0
Streets and Highways 46$157,794$41,1642$5,936
Solid Waste Management 50$161,099$38,6640$0
Sewerage 4$12,474$37,4220$0
Parks and Recreation 99$393,667$47,717199$139,548
Water Supply 26$96,245$44,4211$1,063
Other and Unallocable 35$132,572$45,4530$0
Totals for Government 564$2,329,561$49,565354$417,018


Roswell government finances in 2006:
  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,489,000
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $9,624,000
    Parks and Recreation: $3,459,000
    All Other: $2,495,000
    Sewerage: $1,321,000
  • Construction - Sewerage: $1,544,000
    Parks and Recreation: $842,000
    Local Fire Protection: $185,000
    Housing and Community Development: $126,000
    Regular Highways: $37,000
    Police Protection: $29,000
    Central Staff Services: $17,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $4,000
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $12,115,000
    Parks and Recreation: $8,746,000
    Solid Waste Management: $7,463,000
    Regular Highways: $6,147,000
    General - Other: $4,925,000
    Central Staff Services: $4,538,000
    Local Fire Protection: $3,927,000
    Financial Administration: $2,876,000
    Housing and Community Development: $2,833,000
    Correctional Institutions: $1,606,000
    Water Utilities: $1,419,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,359,000
    Sewerage: $1,182,000
    General Public Buildings: $993,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $576,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $317,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $2,953,000
    Housing and Community Development: $296,000
    Highways: $276,000
    Public Welfare: $125,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,359,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $20,117,000
    Highways: $146,000
    All Other: $50,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,735,000
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $3,067,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,494,000
    Sale of Property: $1,400,000
    Rents: $236,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $69,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $53,315,000
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $48,580,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $3,532,000
    Police Protection: $797,000
    Financial Administration: $701,000
    Central Staff Services: $640,000
    Housing and Community Development: $601,000
    Local Fire Protection: $190,000
    Solid Waste Management: $189,000
    Parks and Recreation: $188,000
    Sewerage: $58,000
    Water Utilities: $50,000
    General - Other: $29,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $20,000
    Correctional Institutions: $10,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000
    General Public Building: $4,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $67,734,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,981,000
  • Tax - Property: $28,806,000
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $5,552,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $4,787,000
    Other Selective Sales: $4,702,000
    Other License: $1,344,000
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $1,192,000
    Public Utility License: $316,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $25,255,000

15.45% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($48,277 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  15.45%
Georgia average:  10.98%

1.20% of residents moved from foreign countries ($611 average AGI)
Fulton County:  1.20%
Georgia average:  0.39%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from DeKalb County, GA  2.62% ($48,840 average AGI)
from Cobb County, GA  1.48% ($52,974)
from Gwinnett County, GA  1.01% ($53,719)


12.77% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($60,506 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  12.77%
Georgia average:  9.55%

0.11% of residents moved to foreign countries ($574 average AGI)
Fulton County:  0.11%
Georgia average:  0.09%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to DeKalb County, GA  2.58% ($44,614 average AGI)
to Cobb County, GA  1.55% ($57,248)
to Clayton County, GA  1.05% ($24,318)


Strongest AM radio stations in Roswell:
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WAZX (1550 AM; 50 kW; SMYRNA, GA; Owner: GA-MEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQXI (790 AM; 28 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WAOK (1380 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGKA (1190 AM; 25 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF GEORGIA, INC.)
  • WLTA (1400 AM; 1 kW; ALPHARETTA, GA; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF GEORGIA, INC.)
  • WAOS (1600 AM; 20 kW; AUSTELL, GA; Owner: LA FAVORITA, INC.)
  • WAFS (920 AM; 5 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Roswell:
  • WLCL (105.7 FM; CANTON, GA; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • W265BD (100.9 FM; WOODSTOCK, GA; Owner: IMMANUEL BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKHX-FM (101.5 FM; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WJZZ-FM (107.5 FM; ROSWELL, GA; Owner: ROA LICENSES, LLC)
  • WKLS (96.1 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLTM (94.9 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWWQ (100.5 FM; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: WNNX LICO, INC.)
  • WNNX (99.7 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WNNX LICO, INC.)
  • WWEV-FM (91.5 FM; CUMMING, GA; Owner: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION)
  • WSB-FM (98.5 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WSTR (94.1 FM; SMYRNA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)
  • WVEE (103.3 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WZGC (92.9 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ATLANTA)
  • WABE (90.1 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: BOARD OF EDUCATION, CITY OF ATLANTA)
  • WFOX (97.1 FM; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WRFG (89.3 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: RADIO FREE GEORGIA BROADCASTING FOUNDATION INC)
  • W221AW (92.1 FM; NORTH CANTON, GA; Owner: IMMANUEL BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • W214AS (90.7 FM; WALESKA, GA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WYAY (106.7 FM; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WFSH-FM (104.7 FM; ATHENS, GA; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Roswell:
  • WSKC-LP (Channel 59; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: KM LPTV OF ATLANTA, L.L.C.)
  • WUVG (Channel 34; ATHENS, GA; Owner: UNIVISION ATLANTA LLC)
  • WAGA (Channel 5; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WATL (Channel 36; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WATL, LLC)
  • WTBS (Channel 17; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: SUPERSTATION, INC.)
  • WGCL-TV (Channel 46; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • WSB-TV (Channel 2; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WSB-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WXIA-TV (Channel 11; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: GANNETT GEORGIA, L.P.)
  • W38CU (Channel 38; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: KOREAN AMERICAN TV BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WIRE-CA (Channel 40; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: COMMERCIAL BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WANN-LP (Channel 32; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: PRISM BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WDTA-LP (Channel 53; FAYETTEVILLE, GA; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WHSG (Channel 63; MONROE, GA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WPBA (Channel 30; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA)
  • WUPA (Channel 69; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VIACOM STATIONS GROUP OF ATLANTA INC.)
  • WTHC-LP (Channel 42; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: THE ATLANTA CHANNEL, INC.)
  • WANX-LP (Channel 26; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: PRISM BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • W24AL (Channel 24; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WATC (Channel 57; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: COMMUNITY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W50AB (Channel 50; HIAWASSEE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WPXA (Channel 14; ROME, GA; Owner: PAXSON ATLANTA LICENSE, INC.)
  • W55BM (Channel 55; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WGTV (Channel 8; ATHENS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)


Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

See more detailed statistics of Roswell fatal accidents for 1975 - 2007 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 30
Total length: 158 meters (518ft)
Total costs: $4,628,000
Total average daily traffic: 943,550
Total average daily truck traffic: 4,272

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1920-1929: 1
  • 1930-1939: 0
  • 1940-1949: 1
  • 1950-1959: 3
  • 1960-1969: 12
  • 1970-1979: 6
  • 1980-1989: 1
  • 1990-1999: 4
  • 2000-2009: 2
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Roswell, GA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Roswell)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Roswell, GA)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 326 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Roswell)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Roswell)
FAA Registered Aircrafts: 66 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 5 full and 7 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED57$183,9781,605$236,4981,302$215,345170$116,7463$8,892,173192$188,9810$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$142,455179$215,370292$196,24337$98,6270$030$189,6851$33,970
APPLICATIONS DENIED9$176,049229$251,490715$235,206129$74,5830$074$181,3761$66,540
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN5$168,574197$266,871363$226,21651$129,1090$025$185,5840$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$144,00059$284,086126$253,05324$68,0460$07$243,6831$188,230
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

See detailed mortgage data for all 12 tracts in Roswell, GA

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 5 full and 7 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED300$230,495104$247,58016$175,496
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED40$231,69237$278,2834$196,245
APPLICATIONS DENIED6$305,0420$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN11$249,58313$321,7651$212,520
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$331,8800$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 30
  • Hazardous Condition: 10
  • Service Call: 6
  • Good Intent Call: 6

Incident types - Roswell


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Roswell, GA

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