Living in Newton County, Georgia

Newton County is a county in Georgia with a population of around 105,473, part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA MSA metro area. The main communities are Covington, Oxford, Porterdale.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,903/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $294K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.4%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 56°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Newton County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 36 and a predominantly working-class population (20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.