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Housing

effective safety, fire, and crime prevention.
County leadership believes in the planned
development of quality housing to attract
new population segments and access to
affordable healthcare. By creating optimal
conditions, Clayton County’s government
influences the environment to promote
active, healthy, and enhanced lifestyles
within communities. As a part of the social
dynamics of the county, residents have access
to diverse recreational events, accessible
parks, libraries, entertainment venues, and
arts and culture throughout the county.
Those who already live in Clayton County
affirm that the county’s proximity to Atlanta
and the world’s busiest airport is a key asset,
as is the affordability of housing. Public
parks and senior services are community
highlights that many residents rank among
the county’s top three greatest strengths.
Housing prices in Clayton County vary
from the extremely affordable, less-than-
$100,000 brick bungalows to million-dollar
homes in the Lake Spivey area. The median
list price of a home in Clayton County is
$157,000 according to Realtor.com, which Most housing in Clayton County consists priced around $150,000. These newer
is great news for buyers. A county-wide of single-family homes, many of them mid- homes and townhouses have many of the
average of $87 per square foot means a vast, century suburban houses that are again latest consumer features, from decorative
3,800-square-foot home in Jonesboro may rising in popularity with young families. wainscoting and crown molding to large
be half the price of a similar home in one Clayton County is also working to encourage kitchen islands, granite counter tops
of Atlanta’s northern suburbs. developers to build homes in the $200,000- with tile back splashes and stainless steel
$300,000 range, to increase the diversity appliances. Master suites may offer casual
of the county’s housing stock and attract relaxation with large sitting areas.
working families. Near term options will Renters will find affordable rental homes
include denser, quality-built townhomes or and apartments as well. The median gross rent
accessible single-family tracts in walkable, in Clayton County is $921, which is less than
mixed-use development neighborhoods. state and national costs and significantly
New homes communities in Clayton lower than other metro counties.
County, to name a few, include Embassy For a list of local real estate agents,
Trace in Riverdale with prices between apartments, or housing contacts, connect
$217,000 and $267,000, Spivey Village in with Clayton County Chamber of Commerce
Jonesboro with prices starting in the at 678-610-4021 or search the Chamber’s
$190,000s, and Village Park in Ellenwood, Business Directory on its website,
priced between $255,000 and $295,000. claytonchamber.org.
There are also townhomes under construction Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Zillow.com, Trulia.com

DID YOU

KNOW ?

Clayton County resident renters make
up 48% of the population while
52% own their home
(Source: NICHE.com).

48 Clayton County Chamber of Commerce Community Guide • www.claytonchamber.org • 678-610-4021