Norcross is a bustling, international, mostly residential community with an estimated population of 9,294.
Readily accessible from major highways, yet tucked quietly away, Norcross GA is a charming antidote to modern suburbia. With a rich variety of well-preserved historic homes and a Victorian downtown full of distinguished restaurants and unique shops, Norcross turns back the clock to simpler times and small-town American life.
The City of Norcross is Gwinnett County's second oldest city. It was founded by J.J. Thrasher and named for his good friend Jonathan Norcross, a former Mayor of Atlanta. Norcross was incorporated on October 26, 1870. The Mayor and City Council have sought to preserve the city's charm. The City maintains a quiet, picturesque downtown district while along its fringes are corporations doing millions of dollars of business on a daily basis.
