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Suwanee, GA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Suwanee
Suwanee is a city in Northern Georgia with a vibrant culture and art scene. There is a wide variety of entertainment options that are sure to keep retirees busy, including…
Suwanee is a city in Northern Georgia with a vibrant culture and art scene. There is a wide variety of entertainment options that are sure to keep retirees busy, including theaters and sporting events. Besides this, is proximity to Atlanta make 55+ communities in Suwanee a popular retirement destination.
Climate & Geography
Located in Gwinnett County, Suwanee has a humid subtropical climate. Winters are short, cold, and wet, and summers are hot and very humid. There is only one inch of snowfall per year, but rainfall and sunny days are both higher than average.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Residents of Suwanee have many options for recreation and entertainment. Retirees can catch minor league baseball games, women’s basketball games, and theater and musical productions. Suwanee also supports public art, and active adults enjoy the sculptures and murals that are placed throughout the city.
The Gwinnett County park system has nearly 50 facilities and more than 170 multipurpose sports fields. For people who enjoy being outdoors, Sims Lake Park is a 62-acre greenspace with a lake, playground, walking trail, streamscape, and meadow.
Suwanee’s downtown is made up of two areas: Old Town and Town Center. Old Town is largely residential with an outdoor pavilion that hosts small events, and the Town Center is a mixed-use area with residential, commercial, and large public spaces. Residents of Suwanee enjoy many community events in these areas organized by the city, such as the farmers market, Suwanee Fest, Food Truck Friday, Suwanee Classic Car Show, and more.
For more entertainment options, Atlanta is less than an hour away.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Suwanee is higher than the state and national averages. High housing costs are the main factor for this increase.
As one of the most tax-friendly states for retirees, Georgia exempts Social Security benefits. For retirees 62 to 64, most types of retirement income up to $35,000 are exempt, and for retirees over 65, the exemption is $65,000. There is also a 6 percent sales tax in Suwanee.
Health Care
55+ communities in Suwanee are part of the Atlanta metro area which scores well on Gallup’s Well-Being Index, ranking in the top 60 communities.
There are four hospitals located within 10 miles of Suwanee: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Gwinnett Medical Center, Northside Hospital-Forsyth, and SummitRidge Hospital.
Gwinnett Medical Center is ranked No. 8 in Georgia and rated high performing by U.S. News in six procedures and conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, lung cancer surgery, heart failure, and hip and knee replacements. Additionally, Northside Hospital-Forsyth is ranked No. 9 in the state and rated high performing in five procedures and conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, heart failure, and hip and knee replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 4 55+ communities in Suwanee, 3 are for sale and 1 is a rental. By size, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Suwanee has 42 homes, the largest has 130 homes, and the average communities consists of 84 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Suwanee. The most recent communities started in Suwanee include Hayloft Suwanee, Westbrook Village, The Overlook at Old Atlanta. There are also 2 communities in Suwanee that offer new construction homes, including The Overlook at Old Atlanta, Hayloft Suwanee.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Suwanee. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, The Overlook at Old Atlanta is a gated communities with 130 homes, and Westbrook Village is another gated communities with 42 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Suwanee stay on the market for around 84 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $726,012, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Overlook at Old Atlanta average around $849,135, while homes in Park Meadows average around $729,000.
18 communities near Suwanee
43 homes near Suwanee
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,529 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,650 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,896 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,509 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,200 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,375 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,896 sq ft
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4 beds
|4 baths
|3,227 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,919 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,360 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,375 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,743 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|Townhouse
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,121 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,749 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,925 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,207 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,337 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|5 baths
|4,287 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,525 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,139 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,553 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,702 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,152 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,662 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,230 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,743 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,896 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,138 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,896 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,446 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,308 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,282 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|5 baths
|4,565 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 4 55+ communities in Suwanee, 3 are for sale and 1 is a rental. By size, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Suwanee has 42 homes, the largest has 130 homes, and the average communities consists of 84 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Suwanee. The most recent communities started in Suwanee include Hayloft Suwanee, Westbrook Village, The Overlook at Old Atlanta. There are also 2 communities in Suwanee that offer new construction homes, including The Overlook at Old Atlanta, Hayloft Suwanee.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Suwanee. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, The Overlook at Old Atlanta is a gated communities with 130 homes, and Westbrook Village is another gated communities with 42 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Suwanee stay on the market for around 84 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $726,012, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Overlook at Old Atlanta average around $849,135, while homes in Park Meadows average around $729,000.
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