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Sugar Hill, GA

Sugar Hill is a city in northern Gwinnett County in the U.S. state of Georgia, included within the Metro Atlanta area. The population was 25,076 as of the 2020 census, making it the fourth-largest city in Gwinnett County. It is near Lake Lanier and the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.

Sugar Hill was established through a charter by the Georgia State Assembly in 1939 as the Town of Sugar Hill and officially incorporated on March 24, 1939. The town was renamed the City of Sugar Hill in 1975. Before the city was incorporated, the area was part of a route from the railroad in Buford to the city of Cumming. According to local tradition, the town was named after an incident where a large shipment of sugar spilled and the area became known as "the hill where the sugar spilled" or "the sugar hill".

In 2001, a drastic increase in natural gas prices, disproportionate to the cost of natural gas outside of Sugar Hill, resulted in residents forming "The Committee to Dissolve Sugar Hill", with over 1,600 residents signing a petition calling for a referendum to abolish both the municipal utility and the city itself. State senator Billy Ray proposed a bill asking for a non-binding referendum. The bill was passed in the state senate but failed to pass in the House, and the effort to revoke the city's charter was unsuccessful. The city council responded to this effort by reducing the utility's prices to be comparable to those in the surrounding area.

Sugar Hill is located in northern Gwinnett County in northern Georgia. It is bordered to the northeast by the city of Buford and to the southwest by the city of Suwanee. Georgia State Route 20 is the main highway through the center of Sugar Hill, leading northwest 11 miles (18 km) to Cumming and south 12 miles (19 km) to Lawrenceville, the Gwinnett County seat. U.S. Route 23 runs along the southern edge of Sugar Hill, leading southwest 5 miles (8 km) to Suwanee and 10 miles (16 km) to Duluth. US 23 turns southeast at the Sugar Hill–Buford border and runs 1 mile (1.6 km) with SR 20 to Interstate 985, which in turn leads northeast 19 miles (31 km) to Gainesville and southwest 36 miles (58 km) to downtown Atlanta.

According to the United States Census Bureau, as of 2010, the city of Sugar Hill had a total land area of 10.6 square miles (27.5 km²), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²), or 0.33%, was water. The U.S. Geological Survey lists the city's elevation as 1,149 feet (350 m).

Sugar Hill places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The Sugar Hill Greenway, a multi-use trail system, provides residents with opportunities for walking, jogging, and biking, contributing to an active lifestyle. Kaiser Permanente Sugar Hill-Buford Medical Center and Health Choice Urgent Care - Sugar Hill provides comprehensive healthcare services, ensuring access to quality medical care for the community. For fitness enthusiasts, LA Fitness provides state-of-the-art gym facilities and a range of classes. Yoga lovers can find tranquility at Yoga in Daily Life, offering classes for all levels. The E Center at Sugar Hill is a community hub with fitness classes and sports facilities. Elite Edge Training Center specializes in martial arts and fitness programs. Lanier Chiropractic & Rehabilitation provides comprehensive chiropractic care.

Top sites in Sugar Hill, GA are E.E. Robinson Park, Gary Pirkle Park, and Bowl at Sugar Hill.

Population: 28,598 (2024). ZIP code: 30518. Area codes: 770, 678. Elevation: 1,053 feet. Area: 11.16 sq mi (28.91 km²).

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Is Sugar Hill, GA expensive?

Sugar Hill is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro metro area, which is ranked 131 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Sugar Hill is estimated to be 94.6% of the national average making it an average US city. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. Note that your household composition (single or married, number of kids) and home ownership status (renting vs. owning) might affect your monthly expenses.

How did Sugar Hill, GA get its name?

According to local tradition, the town was named after an incident where a large shipment of sugar spilled and the area became known as "the hill where the sugar spilled" or "the sugar hill". In 2001, a drastic increase in natural gas prices, disproportionate to the cost of natural gas outside of Sugar Hill, resulted in residents forming "The Committee to Dissolve Sugar Hill", with over 1,600 residents signing a petition calling for a referendum to abolish both the municipal utility and the city itself.

What is the crime rate in Sugar Hill, GA?

Sugar Hill has an overall crime rate of 10 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Sugar Hill is 1 in 103.  Sugar Hill's crime rate is lower than approximately 56% of Georgia communities. However, compared to other communities of similar population size, Sugar Hill has a crime rate that is noticeably lower than the average. This means that for comparably sized cities all across America, Sugar Hill is safer than most according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis of FBI crime data. 

Sources

City of Sugar Hill

Wikipedia

Fly Homes

Neighborhood Scout

E.E. Robinson Park

Gary Pirkle Park

Bowl at Sugar Hill

Sugar Hill Greenway

Kaiser Permanente Sugar Hill-Buford Medical Center

Health Choice Urgent Care - Sugar Hill

LA Fitness

Yoga in Daily Life

E Center at Sugar Hill

Elite Edge Training Center

Lanier Chiropractic & Rehabilitation

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