Locust Grove is around a 40 minute drive from downtown Atlanta.
Just off of Interstate 75 and 40 minutes from Atlanta, Locust Grove is a great place to live.
Locust Grove has newly constructed subdivisions with many homes for sale.
Chase Maddox Park in Locust Grove features a running track, playground, and dog park.
Tussahaw Reservoir in Locust Grove requires a permit for fishing.

Locust Grove, GA

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,427

Population

11,509

Renter Mix

24% Rent

Savor historic charm and modern convenience in Henry County

Historic Convenient Scenic

Located about 36 miles south of Atlanta, Locust Grove is a growing community brimming with historic charm. Formerly a railroad distribution center, Locust Grove touts remnants of its past throughout the community. Locust Grove’s vintage character is particularly evident in its vibrant downtown area, where a slew of restaurants, salons, and specialty stores are housed in rows of well-preserved buildings along Georgia Highway 42.

Residents enjoy a wide variety of affordable houses and apartments available for rent in Locust Grove’s quiet neighborhoods. Renting in Locust Grove means joining a close-knit community brought together for an array of annual events as well as a shared love of history and the outdoors. The community delights in the exceptional shopping options at Tanger Outlets Locust Grove, and the great recreational opportunities at the Cubihatcha Outdoor Center, Tanger Station Park, and Warren Holder Park. Interstate 75 cuts directly through the city, connecting Locust Grove to Atlanta, Macon, and beyond.

Explore the City

Locust Grove has newly constructed subdivisions with many homes for sale.

Chase Maddox Park in Locust Grove features a running track, playground, and dog park.

Tussahaw Reservoir in Locust Grove requires a permit for fishing.

Tanger Outlets features stores such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, and Nike in Locust Grove.

Main Street in Locust Grove is home to many shops and restaurants.

Traditional homes in newer subdivisions are found in Locust Grove.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$65,231

Average: $80,738

Education

2,055

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

5,867

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

35 Years

Largest Age Group

15-24 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

29%

Over 65

11%

Housing Distribution

Locust Grove has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Locust Grove, GA is $1,365 for a studio, $1,373 for one bedroom, $1,741 for two bedrooms, and $1,994 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Locust Grove has decreased by -9.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,373/month
917 Sq Ft
House
$2,243/month
2,105 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Locust Grove, GA

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

New Hope Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

593 Students

Unity Grove Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

829 Students

Locust Grove Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

596 Students

New Hope Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

632 Students

Bethlehem Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

601 Students

Locust Grove Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,103 Students

Locust Grove Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

959 Students

Luella Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

828 Students

Locust Grove High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,637 Students

Locust Grove High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,570 Students

Luella High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,258 Students

Points of Interest

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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 June 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.