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Living in Newnan, GA

Small city in Georgia

Newnan is a small city in Georgia, home to about 44,000 people, with 614,000 living within 31 mi. Day to day, most trips are by car. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are a mix of apartments and houses.

Is Newnan a good place to live? Pros and cons

👍 Pros

  • Dog-friendly: 6 dog parks within 9 mi
  • Low natural disaster risk: 5 federally declared disasters since 2000
  • Low taxes: about $1,500 state income tax per resident, 0.78% property tax
  • Strong healthcare: 2 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi

👎 Cons

  • Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
  • Fewer graduates: 40% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
  • Fewer family amenities than most places
  • Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by

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Key facts

Population
44,000
614,000 within 31 mi
Winter / summer highs
57°F / 89°F
Average daily highs · 2″ snow a year
3-bedroom home
$318k
Typical value (Zillow)
3-bedroom rent
$2,180/mo
Incl. utilities (HUD)
Cost of living
100
US average = 100 (BEA)
Taxes
$1,500
State income tax per resident · 0.78% property tax
Safety
1.4× US
Violent crime vs US (FBI 2019)
Natural disasters
5 since 2000
Declared in the county · mainly flooding, tornadoes
Top-rated hospitals
2
4–5★ within 31 mi (CMS)
Adults with a degree
40%
No research university within 31 mi
Nearest major airport
ATL
27 mi away

Living in Newnan: common questions

What is the cost of living in Newnan?

A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $318k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,180 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 100, where the US is 100).

What are taxes like in Newnan?

Georgia collects about $1,500 in state income tax per resident, and homeowners here pay about 0.78% of their home's value in property tax each year.

Is Newnan safe?

Violent crime is somewhat above the national rate (1.4× in FBI 2019 data).

What is the weather like in Newnan?

Newnan has mild winters: winter days average around 57°F and summer days around 89°F.

Does Newnan get natural disasters?

Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from flooding and tornadoes: 5 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.41 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.

What is the nearest major airport to Newnan?

The nearest major airport is ATL, about 27 mi away.

How Newnan scores

Each bar compares Newnan with the other 1143 places in Best Life Fit Me. A dot shows where it sits between two ends, such as major metro and small town; neither end is better. Coloured bars run from poor (red) to excellent (green).

🏙️City size Small city Major metroSmall town
🏘️Urban or quiet Suburban Dense & urbanQuiet / rural
🚶Getting around Mostly car Walk & transitCar essential
🌲Culture or nature Nature nearby Culture & nightlifeNature on the doorstep
🌡️Climate Mild winters Warm all yearLong, snowy winters
💰Cost of living Affordable Very expensiveVery affordable
⏱️Pace Relaxed Very fast-pacedSlow & calm
🤝Community Some community feel AnonymousTight-knit community
🏡Housing Apartments & houses ApartmentsHouses with yards
🏷️Affordable housing Good
💸Low taxes Excellent
💼Job market Below average
🏥Healthcare Excellent
🎓Education Below average
🧸Kids & family Below average
🐕Dog-friendly Excellent
⛰️Outdoors Below average
🎭Culture Poor
🛡️Safety Moderate crime
🌪️Few natural disasters Excellent
☀️Sunny Average
🌤️Mild summers Average
✈️Airport Good

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Sources: US Census ACS 2019–2023, Census State Tax Collections FY2025, Zillow 3-bedroom ZHVI, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, FBI 2019, FEMA National Risk Index v1.20, OpenFEMA disaster declarations, NOAA Normals 1991–2020, NASA POWER, CMS, NCES IPEDS 2023, IMLS, OpenStreetMap. How scores work.