Median Age
29 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 23% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
12%
Morrow, GA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,163
Population
7,629
Renter Mix
54% Rent
A place where the city and nature intertwine
University
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Nature
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Affordable
Morrow, Georgia is a convenient suburb for commuters, with a short travel distance of only 15 miles to Atlanta. Morrow houses part of the Reynolds Nature Preserve and Big Pond. Take advantage of the wildlife viewing opportunities on the rolling hills, forests, and wetlands. Morrow also surrounds the north end of Lake Louise.
Clayton State University lies on the eastern border of town and is a great place for educational growth. On the south end of town, you’ll want to visit Southlake Mall for all of the major department stores. Morrow has very affordable apartments with great amenities all over the city. After you find your apartment, visit VN Pho on Jonesboro Road for the best Vietnamese noodle soups and bubble tea in Morrow.
Explore the City
Morrow Lake City Recreation Park has a colorful playground for your children to play on.
Morrow has lush green landscaping throughout the city.
Morrow's Southlake Mall has a large food court and many retail stores.
MARTA reaches every corner of Morrow and can get you to Atlanta in under 15 minutes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,861
Average: $68,496
Education
1,099
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,602
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Morrow has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Morrow, GA is $1,163 for one bedroom, $1,476 for two bedrooms, and $1,548 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Morrow has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,163/month
715 Sq Ft
House
$2,006/month
1,524 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,557/month
1,377 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Morrow, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
731 Students
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
657 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
400 Students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
754 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
565 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
819 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,154 Students
Utopian Academy for the Arts High School
Public
Grades 9-12
323 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ferns of the World Garden
- Newman Wetlands Center
- Panola Mountain State Park
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 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.