Living in Roswell - The 3 Areas - Pros and Cons (2024)

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Before moving to Roswell I think it is very important to get a good idea of ​​the different areas because each area has its own unique characteristics and you need to know all three areas before choosing which one suits you best suits.

Roswell is located along the GA 400 corridor in North Fulton County. Georgia 400 runs north-south and divides Roswell into eastern and western parts. The eastern Roswell side of Georgia 400 is simply referred to as East Roswell, and the west side is divided into West Roswell and Downtown Roswell.

From Georgia 400 and Holcomb Bridge Road, you are approximately 30-45 minutes from one of the major employment centers in Atlanta. Alpharetta and the Top End Perimeter area in Sandy Springs/Dunwoody are the 2 closest with travel times of approximately 15-20 minutes. Go too far east or west in Roswell, though, and that commute can be quite long, especially if you go all the way to Midtown or Downtown Atlanta.

So just a quick bit of history...Roswell was named after a man named Roswell King and the town essentially started as a small mill town drawing water power from the Vickery Creek and Chattahoochee Rivers and running what was called the Roswell Manufacturing Company. The ruins of some of the mills and the dam built to harness the power of Vickery Creek can still be seen in Old Mill Park. It's one of the most photographed areas in Roswell and very popular for wedding and engagement photo shoots, and it's also really cool to see it in person! In fact, we have a lot of photos there too, like this one!

I think most people who live in Roswell would agree that Roswell has some of the best parks in Georgia and they can be found all over Roswell. No matter what part of Roswell you live in, this is one thing all three areas have in common. There are sports complexes to suit everyone, such as East Roswell Park and Roswell Area Park on the west side, convenient to Downtown and West Roswell. There are great running trails at Vickery Creek Basin and bike trails and parks that run along Riverside and Azalea Dr along the Chattahoochee River and these are convenient no matter what part of Roswell you live in. But when it comes to enjoying the outdoors, I have to say it's a connection between East Roswell with access to Big Creek and proximity to the Chattahoochee Parks, along with Downtown Roswell. If you live in West Roswell, you'll probably find yourself driving downtown for the outdoor spaces.

The next step is retail and this varies depending on where you are. The west side has all the major stores along Crossville Rd you could want, and for groceries at the likes of Target or Chik-Fil-A or Home Depot, West Roswell beats East Roswell. This is an area where East Roswell lags behind the other two areas. But North Point Mall is on the east side and is convenient to Roswell, but just north of Alpharetta. It's not far away, it's just not Roswell. That said, this is definitely an area where Downtown Roswell is starting to show its unique local charm, and the walkability and variety of shopping wins the day, even though North Point Mall is not technically in Roswell, East Roswell residents offer more shopping then is available in West Roswell. So for shopping I give a nod to Downtown and then to East Roswell, and last place goes to West Roswell.

Before I go too far, I want to take a moment to talk about Downtown Roswell, as it is one of the coolest downtown areas in Georgia. The main thoroughfare running through downtown is Canton St. It is filled with great restaurants and shops and is rich in history and attractions. If you live in Roswell you will eventually need to take some of the tours offered at places like Barrington and Bulloch Halls, and take a walk to the old mill and waterfall and over the covered bridge at Old Mill Park. Downtown is the only truly walkable area in Roswell, so if this is important to you, know that this is the only place where this is possible. During the summer months, Roswell hosts the so-called Alive in Roswell, a free festival held on the third Thursday of the month from April to October. The event has something for everyone and has been a staple in Downtown Roswell for years.

Restaurants – this one is simple. Downtown Roswell is the clear winner with more dining options than East or West Roswell. You can get a lunch sandwich or tacos anytime, and the restaurants range from very casual to some of the best steakhouses in Metro Atlanta. I have to say as a bit of a foodie that East and West Roswell have some excellent restaurants, but not the variety of options available in Downtown Roswell and especially not within walking distance of each other.

Next, let's talk real estate. Real estate prices are similar on the east and west sides and are generally more expensive near downtown.

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The listing details were last updated on April 8, 2024 at 8:15 PM EST.