Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Palmetto
Palmetto, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,664
Population
5,327
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Bask in small-town quiet on the cusp of Atlanta
Suburban
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Rural
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Affordable
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Quiet
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Historic
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Diverse
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Lush
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Peaceful
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Located about 25 miles southwest of Atlanta, Palmetto is a peaceful suburb offering residents a quiet atmosphere on the outskirts of bustling city life. Palmetto residents enjoy a laidback environment convenient to larger suburbs like Newnan and Fairburn as well.
Amenities such as the Georgia Renaissance Festival, Duncan Park, and Wilkerson Mill-Farris Park are all just a short drive from Palmetto. Commuting and traveling from Palmetto is a breeze with quick access to U.S. 29, I-85, and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,154
Average: $73,303
Education
1,594
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,784
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Palmetto has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Palmetto, GA is $1,661 for one bedroom, $1,460 for two bedrooms, and $9,069 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palmetto has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,661/month
855 Sq Ft
House
$2,994/month
2,036 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Palmetto, GA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
358 Students
Georgia Baptist Chidlren's Home And Family Ministr
Public
Grades 6-12
16 Students
Georgia Baptist Chidlren's Home And Family Ministr
Public
Grades 6-12
16 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cochran Mill Nature Center and Arboretum
- Dunaway Gardens
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.