Population
Norcross
17,669
Oak Grove
17,408
Median Income
Norcross
$75,068
Oak Grove
$81,611
Home Value
Norcross
$375,900
Oak Grove
$485,200
Rent
Norcross
$1,654
Oak Grove
$1,694
Crime Rate
Norcross
2.80
Oak Grove
N/A
Cost of Living
Norcross
137.4
Oak Grove
151.7
Avg Temp
Norcross
N/A
Oak Grove
N/A
Unemployment
Norcross
1.5%
Oak Grove
6.0%
How Similar Are Norcross & Oak Grove?
Oak Grove is Norcross's #18 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Norcross
17,669
Oak Grove
17,408
Both cities have similar populations — Norcross at 17,669 and Oak Grove at 17,408.
Political Leaning
Norcross
41.1%
Oak Grove
43.6%
Both cities lean Democratic with similar vote shares — 6% difference.
Unemployment
Norcross
1.5%
Oak Grove
6.0%
Oak Grove's unemployment is significantly higher than Norcross's — 74% difference.
Median Income
Norcross
$75,068
Oak Grove
$81,611
Both cities have similar median income — just a 8% difference.
Home Values
Norcross
$375,900
Oak Grove
$485,200
Oak Grove has a 23% higher home values than Norcross.
Education
Norcross
27.3%
Oak Grove
30.1%
Both cities have similar education — just a 9% difference.
Demographics
Norcross
26.9%
Oak Grove
83.9%
Oak Grove's demographics is significantly higher than Norcross's — 68% difference.
Cost of Living
Norcross
137.4
Oak Grove
151.7
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 9% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Norcross and Oak Grove share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Norcross
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Oak Grove
Oak Grove leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Norcross leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDNorcross scores 183.2 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 210.0 in Oak Grove. Norcross has a living wage (1 adult) of $60,439 vs $66,762 in Oak Grove (9% lower). Norcross has a living wage (family of 4) of $142,856 vs $157,800 in Oak Grove (9% lower).
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Housing Market — Norcross leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorcross has a median property tax of $3,203 vs $4,363 in Oak Grove (27% lower). Oak Grove has a median home value of $485,200 vs $375,900 in Norcross (23% higher). Norcross has a vacancy rate of 4.9% compared to 5.5% in Oak Grove.
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Jobs & Economy — Oak Grove leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorcross has a unemployment rate of 1.5% compared to 6.0% in Oak Grove. Oak Grove has a poverty rate of 8.6% compared to 13.3% in Norcross. Oak Grove has a work from home of 24.2% compared to 18.7% in Norcross.
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education — Oak Grove leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauOak Grove has a high school diploma or higher of 46.7% compared to 40.6% in Norcross. Oak Grove has a bachelor's degree or higher of 30.1% compared to 27.3% in Norcross.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorcross has a population of 17,669, about 1x the size of Oak Grove (17,408). Norcross skews younger with a median age of 34.1 vs 44.1.
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Norcross
Oak Grove
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNorcross: 4 vs Oak Grove: 3 for with emergency services. Oak Grove: 3.3 vs Norcross: 2.3 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Oak Grove leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSOak Grove has a public transit of 4.8% compared to 0.7% in Norcross. Oak Grove has a work from home of 24.2% compared to 18.7% in Norcross. Norcross has a drive alone of 66.0% compared to 62.8% in Oak Grove.
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