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Newnan.
About
Life in Newnan
The commute to Atlanta sits around 29 minutes on average, and while I-85 access is convenient, you'll definitely need a car—public transit is minimal beyond a downtown trolley and one express bus route to MARTA. Housing costs are moderate for the Atlanta region, with median home values around $364,700 and rent averaging $1,542 monthly, though these figures are climbing as the area develops. Economically, the city is stable with a 3.1% unemployment rate and a median household income of $82,292, supported by schools, healthcare, and light industry.
Newnan at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Foreign-Born
9.7%
Broadband Internet
93.2%
of households
Population Growth
+8.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.7% foreign-born, most often from Other Caribbean
Who lives in Newnan: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Newnan, the largest foreign-born group is from Other Caribbean (14.1%), and 7.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.2%
of residents
65 and Older
14.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.7%
of households
Married Couples
44.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
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 11% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Newnan
In Newnan, rent runs 11% above the GA average, and home values are 20% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
61.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,784
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $365,120 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Newnan
Unemployment in Newnan is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Newnan Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.2 min avg
How Newnan residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Newnan, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 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.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Newnan is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
343.8
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,645.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Newnan Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
65.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Coweta County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Coweta County, which includes Newnan, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $21,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $166,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $119,000 |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $16,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20.0M |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $454,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $436,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $287,000 |
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
Coweta County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Douglas County, GA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 22 miles from Newnan) is typically good — 110 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
110
per year
Moderate Days
19
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Douglas County, GA (22 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Newnan has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.5"
Annual Snowfall
1.7"
Hot Days/Year
42
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
61
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 31°F | 4.92" |
| Feb | 60°F | 34°F | 5.05" |
| Mar | 67°F | 39°F | 5.37" |
| Apr | 75°F | 47°F | 4.15" |
| May | 81°F | 56°F | 3.69" |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 3.90" |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 4.71" |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 4.63" |
| Sep | 84°F | 62°F | 3.87" |
| Oct | 75°F | 49°F | 3.00" |
| Nov | 66°F | 39°F | 4.09" |
| Dec | 57°F | 33°F | 5.14" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Newnan
Newnan has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
8.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.5 / 5
Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals
Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
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.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Newnan
Newnan's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 40.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
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, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Newnan
Newnan has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
35 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
41 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
51 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
62 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
68 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
77 mi awayTuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
National Historic Site
83 mi awayTuskegee Institute National Historic Site
National Historic Site
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in Newnan
A. Mitchell Powell, Jr. Branch
25 Hospital Road, Newnan
Cities Near Newnan
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Newnan FAQ
Is Newnan, Georgia affordable?⌄
Newnan's median rent is $1,542/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $82,292/year. Median home value is $364,700.
Is Newnan, Georgia safe?⌄
Newnan's violent crime rate was 344 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1645 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Newnan, Georgia?⌄
Newnan has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Newnan, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Newnan is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,542/month and median household income is $82,292/year. The median home value is $364,700. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Newnan, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Newnan is 29 minutes, which is about 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