Newnan
RANK #973 / 996 NAT · #41 / 41 GA · POP 147,449
1YR FORECAST: -1.7%
5YR OUTLOOK: +5%
The city of Senoia, within Coweta County, is widely recognized for its historic downtown and as a filming location for popular television shows and movies. Located in west-central Georgia, Coweta County is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area, approximately 38 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta. Commuting to Atlanta is an option for residents, and the county offers a local "demand response" transit program for travel within Coweta. The community offers a blend of suburban and rural living, with ample green spaces and opportunities for outdoor recreation, including Chattahoochee Bend State Park and the LINC trail system.
Life in Coweta County often appeals to families and young professionals seeking a balance between community living and access to a major city. The Coweta County School System is highly rated, serving over 23,000 students across numerous elementary, middle, and high schools. The local economy is diverse, with recent growth driven by investments in sectors such as advanced manufacturing and energy. The county actively works to attract and support businesses, contributing to job creation and a growing population.
Overvalued relative to economy
Above national median
Prices declining
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks overvalued at 7.3x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Project Sail Data Center Campus
Atlas Development (with Prologis)
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$17,000M | Proposed |
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Plant Yates Natural Gas Expansion (3 units)
Georgia Power
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$1,300M | Under Construction |
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Project Peach Data Center Campus
CyrusOne
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$500M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
The data is not encouraging — Coweta County scores just 1/100 on the Boom Town Index, ranking #973 of 996 counties. Job growth at +0.5% and median household income of $90,031 reflect an economy that has been contracting or stagnating relative to the rest of the country.
Housing in Coweta County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $291,900 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.31, with rents averaging $1,326/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Coweta County's population is growing — up +1.7% YoY — while the job market is roughly flat (employment change of +0.5%). Home values shifted -1.5% over the past year. In-migration is outpacing local hiring, which often points to remote workers or retirees driving the headcount.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.2% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Coweta County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.