Senior Living Apartments in Sugar Hill, GA

Learn More About Senior Apartments in Sugar Hill, GA

Just south of Lake Lanier, Sugar Hill offers a peaceful living environment with a mix of rural and suburban areas — all still within reach of Atlanta, so big-city attractions are never far away. Within city limits, Sugar Hill residents enjoy easy access to restaurants, shopping centers, health care facilities, and nearby nature areas like the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

In Sugar Hill, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Senior Apartments in Sugar Hill, GA

The median monthly cost of a senior apartment in 2019 was around $900 in the state of Georgia. To learn more about the cost of senior apartments in Sugar Hill, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Sugar Hill are rated 17 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
117	114	120	115	116	121

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$85,226 per year	$44,495 per year	$80,538 per year	$30,980 per year	$39,853 per year	$3,284 per year	$858 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Sugar Hill include:

Northside Hospital Forsyth

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 290+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

Emory Johns Creek Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 110+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Northside Hospital Gwinnett

• Facility type: governmental, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 550+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, arthroscopy

Weather and Climate

Sugar Hill’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, meaning the area experiences four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average humidity level is 65%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 68%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
40°F	50°F	29°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
77°F	88°F	67°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 90

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 55″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
37	7.9%	22,938	2,019 per square mile	3

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
<0.1%	9.2%	12.3%	19.6%	<0.1%	2.9%	56.8%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Sandy Springs: 5/30
• Overall inclusivity: 21/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Gwinnett County

Democratic	Republican	Other
51.0%	45.2%	3.8%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Museums and outdoor attractions in Sugar Hill include:

• Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
• E.E. Robinson Park
• Dawn P. Gober Community Plaza
• Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
• City of Sugar Hill Community Garden

Sugar Hill’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• The Bowl at Sugar Hill
• The Eagle @ Sugar Hill
• Movie Under the Stars
• Sugar Hill Station
• Sugar Hill Corner

Transportation

The city of Sugar Hill has numerous taxi services that fulfill the daily transportation needs of its residents. Rideshare services, such as Uber and Lyft, are also available in Sugar Hill.