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Housing

Affordable Living, Expanding Options

T he real estate market is hot all over many which are near cultural and retail its immediate area have a short commute

from elsewhere in Clayton County. Even
the U.S. and Clayton County is no
centers that make living in Clayton
those Clayton County residents who
County so convenient. Also, the county
exception. Indeed, Clayton County
has developed into Atlanta’s best
of minutes less of a commute than their
bang-for-your-buck real estate market. is only 12 miles from downtown Atlanta, work in downtown Atlanta have a couple
within easy reach of big city entertainment,
Between February 2021 and February employment and other opportunities. north Atlanta counterparts. Access to
2022, the number of new homes coming Choose from apartments and bungalows, MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit
on the market in Clayton County decreased starter homes, traditional family living Authority) is also an option for those
more than 15 percent while the number of spaces and retirement residences. commuting around Clayton County and
homes sold each month increased more Can’t find that perfect fit? There is also into Atlanta.
than 7 percent. Why? Housing quality and land available for building your own Housing prices in Clayton County
value are two major reasons. custom home. vary from the extremely affordable,
Prospective Clayton County residents With Clayton County home to less-than-$200,000 brick bungalows on
will find a wonderful mix of residences to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International large lots to million-dollar homes in the
come home to in friendly neighborhoods, Airport, those who work at the airport and Lake Spivey area. The median list price

City Median Price/ Avg.# Average Average Average Average
Sale Price Square Homes Price Price Price Price
Foot for Sale 1-Bedroom 2-Bedroom 3-Bedroom 4-Bedroom
College Park $300K/350K $165 104 $216,716 $243,776 $274,943 $370,803
Forest Park $179.9K/205K $129 72 $97,264 $113,100 $146,700 $181,936
Jonesboro $249K/247K $129 316 $165,021 $136,469 $194,308 $263,221
Lake City $200K/190K $100 4 $122,648 $116,017 $162,701 $219,669
Lovejoy $286K/$277.5K $134 89 N/A $176,685 $200,305 $272,476
Morrow $212.5K/212.5K $121 85 NA $120,200 $183,048 $239,314
Riverdale $220K/225K $127 185 $170,372 $143,772 $192,404 $234,558

Source: REALTOR.com, February 2022 and Trulia.com, February 2022
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