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The city had 139 schools in 2026. Sugar Hill had a population of 26,128 in July 2026. Median household income was US$107,389 a year in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1930 sources

Population29,280people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,767EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,637EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.96%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
PM2.5, annual mean10.42µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Sugar Hill?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Sugar Hill.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,862 per month, while the median home value was US$413,400 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 79.9%, and the vacancy rate was 2.54% in July 2026. 56.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Sugar Hill recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet16Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan17Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,862/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent56.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)2.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,759 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,637 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Sugar Hill a good place to live?

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–58%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student46%strong on education, weak on safety · range 35–57%
Family51%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–64%
Retirement43%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 30–56%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

21.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 6,204 of 29,280 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Sugar Hill is 4.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income107,389 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband87.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription96.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet1.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet6.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,767 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,781 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov18Official
Unemployment rate3.96 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Sugar Hill?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,781 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,116of €2,958 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,958
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,759
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,116
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Sugar Hill. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Sugar Hill. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools139 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
School enrolment, share of residents31.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio72 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents2,210 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,811 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Sugar Hill when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time33.19 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportLZU3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official
Distance to nearest airport16 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Sugar Hill. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Sugar Hill.

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Climate and air quality

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Sugar Hill is 10.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean10.42 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202428Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly extreme high temperatureJan 23.33 · Feb 25.07 · Mar 28.04 · Apr 31.9 · May 35.13 · Jun 43.35 · Jul 42.85 · Aug 40.61 · Sep 38.45 · Oct 38.18 · Nov 28.76 · Dec 24.85 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
Monthly extreme low temperatureJan -13.54 · Feb -11.58 · Mar -7.35 · Apr -4.59 · May 3.36 · Jun 11.63 · Jul 14.28 · Aug 13.2 · Sep 6.01 · Oct -1.35 · Nov -6.21 · Dec -8.96 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
Average temperature by monthJan 4.95 · Feb 6.98 · Mar 11.31 · Apr 15.97 · May 20.66 · Jun 24.99 · Jul 26.7 · Aug 26.27 · Sep 22.88 · Oct 16.84 · Nov 10.61 · Dec 6.71 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading45.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.66 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation989.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.39 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature16.91 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature8.52 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 6,204 is not 10.9% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share10.88 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents6,204 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,002 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population29,280 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program15Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value413,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes79.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate69.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad23.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents12.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents10.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage58.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage72.6 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance10.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher48.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available97.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over13,064 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home23.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans93.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Sugar Hill

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Dunwoody as a Sugar Hill alternative in the same region

31 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Median gross pay, city: €5,338 Dunwoody vs €3,767 Sugar Hill+42%
  • Unemployment: 1.9% Dunwoody vs 4.0% Sugar Hill−53%
  • Residents: 51,792 Dunwoody vs 29,280 Sugar Hill+77%
  • Nearest airport: 8.0 km Dunwoody vs 16.0 km Sugar Hill−50%
  • Foreign residents: 13.0% Dunwoody vs 10.9% Sugar Hill+20%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,781 Dunwoody vs €3,781 Sugar Hillsame level
  • Annual PM2.5: 10.4 µg/m³ Dunwoody vs 10.4 µg/m³ Sugar Hillsame level
Full comparisonMore about Dunwoody

Plainfield as a Sugar Hill alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 912 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,767 Sugar Hill+28%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 10.9% Sugar Hill−44%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 29,280 Sugar Hill+71%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 10.4 µg/m³ Sugar Hill−25%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 16.0 km Sugar Hill−44%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,781 Sugar Hill+7%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 4.0% Sugar Hill−5%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Sugar Hill

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

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Hobart29,298 residentsSan Carlos29,261 residentsMagna29,251 residentsBurton29,313 residentsBay Shore29,244 residentsKirkwood29,331 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Sugar Hill?

The median gross salary is 3,781 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Sugar Hill?

The unemployment rate is 3.96 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Sugar Hill?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10.42 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Sugar Hill?

The published population is 29,280 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Sugar Hill?

6,204 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Sugar Hill a good place to live?

Sugar Hill may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Sugar Hill?

Buford, Suwanee, Flowery Branch, Duluth, Cumming are near Sugar Hill. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  title = {Sugar Hill, United States: population, rent, salary, jobs},
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  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  5. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  7. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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