Situated at the intersection of historical charm and stunning natural spaces is the vibrant city of Roswell, Georgia. Located in the northern suburban corridor of Atlanta, Roswell is a city with modern spirit and Southern soul.
The city is named after Roswell King, a businessman from Connecticut who opened Roswell Mill along Vickery Creek in the mid-1830s for the purpose of producing cotton textiles (and later, flour and wool). After steady expansions of the mill over several years, the city was officially incorporated on February 16, 1854.
Quick facts
- With a population of 94,089, Roswell is the seventh largest city in the state of Georgia.
- Atlanta Magazine has twice named Roswell as the best place to live in the Metro-Atlanta area.
- Roswell was the first city in Georgia to be recognized as a “Bicycle Friendly City” by the League of American Bicyclists.
- According to City Crime Rankings, Roswell is one of the safest U.S. cities to live in.
- The median household income of Roswell resident was $82,150 in 2017.
Things to do in Roswell, Georgia
Historical & cultural attractions
Roswell is famous for its downtown historic district, which features gorgeous antebellum architecture tours, spooky ghost tours, upscale boutique shopping, as well as top-rated restaurants that will impress even the most discerning foodies. The city hosts an array of festivals and parades throughout the year, including the Roswell Wine Festival, the Riverside Sounds Concert Series, the Roswell Magnolia Storytelling Festival, as well as Roswell Roots — an annual celebration of black history and culture.
Nature & outdoor recreation
Roswell is a nature enthusiast’s dream. The city currently maintains about 918 acres of active and passive green space spread across 21 different parks. Running through Roswell is the Chattahoochee River, which offers ample opportunity for water-based activities, including rafting, tubing, and boardwalk hiking. For more outdoor recreational activities, visit the Chattahoochee Nature Center to learn more about the area’s ecology or to explore the serene network of woodland hiking and bicycling trails.
That’s not all! Remember the 19th century mill that put the city of Roswell on the map? The Roswell Mill Ruins in Old Mill Park are managed under the U.S. National Park Service as part of the Chattahoochee River Recreation Area.
Urban convenience
Suburban living certainly has its perks — tranquil country living with easy access to all the conveniences of a large city. Roswell is one of the most coveted “bedroom communities” of Atlanta, which is located just 30-40 minutes south via GA-400.
Real estate information: Roswell, Georgia
Roswell’s real estate landscape is characterized by an upscale mix of charming historic homes and new construction estates. Homes in this area range in price from the upper 200,000s to more than $1 million, with the median home value hovering around $370,000 as of December 2017.
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