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Gwinnett County: Lawrenceville & Duluth

Georgia's most diverse county with strong rental demand and value opportunities.

$365K
Median Price
7.1%
Avg Cap Rate
$2,150
Avg Rent 3BR
70%
Rec MAO %

Why Gwinnett?

Northeast of Atlanta, Gwinnett is Georgia's most diverse county with a strong renter population. This creates a balanced market for both flippers and landlords. Lower entry price than Cobb with solid appreciation.

Key Cities & ZIPs

Lawrenceville (30043, 30044, 30045, 30046)

HYBRID

County seat, wide price range, strong rental market near GGC.

Median

$345K

Rent 3BR

$2,000

Target ARV

$300-400K

Duluth (30096, 30097)

FLIPPER

Trendy downtown, diverse dining scene, higher price point.

Median

$425K

$/Sqft

$195

Target ARV

$400-500K

Buford (30518, 30519)

FAMILY FLIP

Mall of GA area, Buford City Schools (excellent), appreciation play.

Median

$450K

$/Sqft

$200

Target ARV

$425-525K

Snellville/Lilburn (30078, 30047)

LANDLORD

More affordable, strong rental demand, value play.

Median

$315K

Cap Rate

7.5%

Target ARV

$275-350K

Your Gwinnett Buyer

Flippers (55%)

  • • Target Duluth, Buford, N. Lawrenceville
  • • $350-500K ARV range
  • • Want 68-70% MAO
  • • Cosmetic to moderate rehabs

Landlords (45%)

  • • Target Snellville, Lilburn, S. Lawrenceville
  • • $250-350K purchase range
  • • Accept 72-75% MAO
  • • Want turnkey or light rehab

Key Takeaway

Gwinnett offers the best of both worlds: flipper deals in Duluth/Buford and landlord deals in Snellville/Lilburn. Use 70% MAO for flippers, stretch to 72% for landlord buyers. Strong rental demand throughout.