Living in Newnan, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newnan · Census data 2020–2024
Newnan has 44,235 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $82,292 (6% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $364,700, the median rent is $1,542/month.
Newnan at a glance
- Population
- 44,235
- Median age
- 35.9State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $82,292State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $364,700State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,542/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Newnan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Georgia median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Newnan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newnan the median home value is $364,700, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,542 per month, which is 35.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,881 a month in housing costs.
Newnan median household income
The median household income in Newnan is $82,292 and the income per person is $42,927. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Newnan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,160
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.54
Newnan demographics
- Population
- 44,235
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 17,180
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newnan ›
Education in Newnan
40.7% of adults 25 and older in Newnan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newnan
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Newnan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newnan | 44,235 | $82,292 | $364,700 | $1,542 |
| East Newnan | 956 | $110,863 | $313,800 | $988 |
| Moreland | 685 | $94,500 | $290,100 | $1,161 |
| Sharpsburg | 309 | $85,000 | $292,300 | $1,323 |
| Turin | 742 | $230,313 | $590,900 | $930 |
| Grantville | 3,251 | $69,283 | $198,700 | $1,380 |
| Whitesburg | 525 | $55,938 | $168,800 | $788 |
| Luthersville | 1,000 | $74,167 | $209,200 | $1,040 |
| Peachtree City | 39,576 | $113,987 | $482,500 | $2,086 |
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What is the median household income in Newnan, GA?
The median household income in Newnan is $82,292, 6% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Newnan?
The median home value in Newnan is $364,700, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Newnan?
The median gross rent in Newnan is $1,542 per month, about 35.4% of household income.
Is Newnan, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Georgia median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Newnan?
The median age in Newnan is 35.9 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Newnan?
The average commute to work in Newnan is 29 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newnan?
The unemployment rate in Newnan is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newnan?
40.7% of adults in Newnan have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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