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Lovejoy.
About
Life in Lovejoy
Lovejoy is a community of 10,967 people in Georgia. The median household income is $71,612, median rent runs about $1,481 per month, and median home values are around $265,100. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.
Lovejoy at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
30.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Foreign-Born
8.0%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Population Growth
+30.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.0% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Lovejoy: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lovejoy, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (27.5%), and 8.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
34.6%
of residents
65 and Older
5.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.5%
of households
Married Couples
20.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.83
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lovejoy
In Lovejoy, rent runs 6% above the GA average, and home values are 13% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
50.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2008
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $279,973 (May 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above GA average
Unemployment in Lovejoy and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Clayton County, which includes Lovejoy, is 1 percentage points higher than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Lovejoy: Clayton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Clayton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lovejoy is about 4% of Clayton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lovejoy Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area
Commute34.4 min avg
How Lovejoy residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lovejoy, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safety
Crime rates
Crime data not available
The FBI has no complete year of crime data between 2018 and 2025 for the Lovejoy Police Department, so there's no reliable local crime rate to show for Lovejoy.
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
86.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Clayton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Clayton County, which includes Lovejoy, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | Strong Wind | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $315,000 |
| 2020 | 5 | Flash Flood | $96,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Drought | $95,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $64,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clayton County, county-wide
Lovejoy is about 4% of Clayton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clayton County, which includes Lovejoy, is typically good.
Median AQI
48
Clayton County, county-wide
Lovejoy is about 4% of Clayton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lovejoy has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"
Hot Days/Year
59
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
49
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 5.02" |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 4.86" |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 4.95" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 4.19" |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 3.47" |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 4.59" |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 5.09" |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 4.42" |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 3.56" |
| Oct | 73°F | 52°F | 3.62" |
| Nov | 62°F | 41°F | 4.19" |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 4.96" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lovejoy
Uninsured
11.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lovejoy's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Southern Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.2 mi away · Riverdale
Riverwoods Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric · 10.4 mi away · Riverdale
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11 mi away · Fayetteville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lovejoy
Lovejoy's student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lovejoy
Lovejoy has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
38 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
39 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
59 mi awayAndersonville National Historic Site
National Historic Site
87 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
88 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayJimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
97 mi awayCities Near Lovejoy
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lovejoy FAQ
Is Lovejoy, Georgia affordable?⌄
Lovejoy's median rent is $1,481/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $71,612/year. Median home value is $265,100.
What is the job market like in Lovejoy, Georgia?⌄
Clayton County, which includes Lovejoy, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lovejoy, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Lovejoy is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,481/month and median household income is $71,612/year. The median home value is $265,100. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lovejoy, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Lovejoy is 34 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from