Homes for Sale in Clayton County, Georgia
Clayton County is a south Atlanta county that borders Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, one of the busiest passenger airports in the world. Communities including Jonesboro, Morrow, and...
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$222,300
Median Home Value (2020–2024)
Clayton County Schools
School District
15
Miles to Atlanta
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units). This is not a sale price or an appraisal. Geography: Clayton County, Georgia. About ACS data (census.gov)
About Clayton County, Georgia
Clayton County is a south Atlanta county that borders Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, one of the busiest passenger airports in the world. Communities including Jonesboro, Morrow, and Forest Park offer a range of housing options for buyers who want to be near Atlanta's job market and the airport while comparing prices across the metro. Clayton County has strong transportation infrastructure with major interstates and MARTA connections, and an improving commercial landscape.
Why Buy in Clayton County?
Cities in Clayton County
Jonesboro, GA
Morrow, GA
Median Home Value: $224,700 (ACS 2020–2024)
Forest Park, GA
Median Home Value: $143,400 (ACS 2020–2024)
College Park, GA
Riverdale, GA
Median Home Value: $178,800 (ACS 2020–2024)
Lovejoy, GA
Median Home Value: $265,100 (ACS 2020–2024)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units). This is not a sale price or an appraisal. Geography: cities in Clayton County, Georgia. About ACS data (census.gov)
Smaller Communities in Clayton County
Population figures are Census estimates with wide margins for small places. Ask Dexter for recent sales near any address.
Lake City, GA(city)
About 2,909 residents (±25) on about 1.9 square miles of land, about 12 miles (straight line) from downtown Atlanta.
City of Lake CityEllenwood, GA(unincorporated community)
Ellenwood is not a city and has no city government. Its ZIP Code area (Census ZCTA 30294) covers parts of DeKalb, Clayton and Henry counties, plus a small part of Rockdale, so taxes and county services depend on which county a home is in. The Census Bureau publishes no place-level figures for Ellenwood.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01003 (population, with margin of error); 2024 Census Gazetteer (land area, straight-line distance); 2020 Census ZCTA-to-county relationship file (Ellenwood ZIP area).
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Clayton County Real Estate FAQs
What is the median home value in Clayton County GA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024 five-year estimates, table B25077) puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Clayton County at $222,300. That is a survey of owner-reported values, not current sale prices, so check recent sales for the area and price range you are considering.
Is Clayton County close to Atlanta?
Yes, Clayton County borders the city of Atlanta to the south and is only 10–20 miles from downtown. The county is home to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and several cities offer MARTA rail access for easy transit commuting.
What cities are in Clayton County GA?
Major cities in Clayton County include Jonesboro (the county seat), Morrow, Forest Park, College Park, and Lake City. College Park is unique in that it straddles both Clayton and Fulton counties, offering proximity to the airport and downtown Atlanta.
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