Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
13%
Rex
Rex, GA Area Guide
The serenity of county living, with Atlanta at your fingertips
Suburb
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Commuter
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Rural
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Historic
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Rex is a small southeast Atlanta suburb, located about twenty miles from its larger neighbor. The community’s landscape is predominately covered by residential neighborhoods, with houses and townhomes making up the majority of the local rental market. Historic Rex Village serves as the community’s most distinctive feature, anchored by the prominent red Rex Mill overlooking the creek that runs through the center of town. Living in Rex allows you to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside, while still having access to comfortable suburban amenities like nearby shopping centers.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,704
Average: $69,110
Education
3,486
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,978
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rex has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rex, 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
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
781 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
557 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
974 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Panola Mountain State Park
- Ferns of the World Garden
- Newman Wetlands Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
Top Apartments in Rex
Houses for Rent in Rex
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.