Clayton County

GA · Pop. 165,451 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Clayton County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 165,451.

$/Acre: $9,977

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 249 days

Broadband: 31%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 290.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.23%

Combined Sales Tax4.23%

Cost of Living Index98.8

Median Household Income$50,190

Poverty Rate17.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,977

Median Home Price$541K

Acres for Sale4173

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season249 days

Annual Rainfall49.1 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,455 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)179 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K347

Property Crime /100K367

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak