Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Ellenwood
Ellenwood, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,229
Population
42,986
Renter Mix
24% Rent
An affordable lifestyle in the southeast suburbs of Atlanta
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Ellenwood is a southeast suburb of Atlanta nestled along Interstate 675. With obvious commuter benefits, Ellenwood is a quick 10 miles east of the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, and is about 15 miles southeast of Downtown Atlanta. Ellenwood is filled with winding suburban streets and several industrial centers. The Ellenwood Town Center features a few restaurants, shops, and supermarkets, and there are a few community parks and playgrounds around town.
Ellenwood sits near Clayton State University and Panola Mountain State Park in Stockbridge. So though this city is mainly industrial and residential, there are plenty of amenities and attractions nearby. Residents appreciate Ellenwood’s proximity to Downtown Atlanta and the city’s affordable rental rates in comparison to central and north Atlanta.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,277
Average: $86,008
Education
9,200
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
22,683
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ellenwood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ellenwood, GA is $1,229 for one bedroom, $1,314 for two bedrooms, and $1,560 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ellenwood has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,229/month
880 Sq Ft
House
$2,061/month
1,779 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,467/month
1,352 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,838/month
1,523 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ellenwood, GA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
565 Students
East Clayton Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
632 Students
Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
217 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
390 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,123 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ferns of the World Garden
- Panola Mountain State Park
- Wylde Center and Oakhurst Community Garden
- Zoo Atlanta
- Arabia Mountain Heritage Area and Nature Center
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.