RANK #952 / 996 · POP 93,641 · GA
PROJECTED GROWTH: -3.0%
Just east of Atlanta, Rockdale County, Georgia, offers a blend of suburban living with easy access to big-city amenities. The county seat, Conyers, provides a charming historic district with local shops and restaurants. You'll find a diverse community here, with many residents owning their homes. For outdoor enthusiasts, Rockdale boasts several appealing options, including Panola Mountain State Park, offering hiking and scenic views, and the Georgia International Horse Park, a large multi-purpose facility with trails for various activities. Black Shoals Park and Randy Poynter Lake also provide opportunities for fishing, boating, and picnicking.
While the housing market has seen some price corrections, with median home prices down slightly year-over-year, the local economy is experiencing some positive developments. Rockdale County is actively working to expand its retail options and is proactively recruiting companies in advanced manufacturing, technology, and pharmaceutical industries. Major employers in the area include Pratt Industries, Acuity Brands Lighting, Hill-Phoenix, Golden State Foods, and Rockdale Medical Center. Notably, the T1 Energy project, an $800 million investment, is expected to bring over 1,800 new jobs to the region, and there's a proposed multi-building data center campus by DC BLOX, aiming to strengthen local technology resources and create jobs.
Below national median (4.7x)
Below national median
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing is fairly valued at 4.6x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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DC BLOX Atlanta East Hyperscale Data Center Campus
DC BLOX
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$1,000M | Under Construction |
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Project Rockforge Data Center
MMM Acquisitions
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$500M | Planned |
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Rockdale Technology Park 1 Data Center
Strategic Real Estate Partners
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$500M | Proposed |
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Panola Grove Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Treaty Oak Clean Energy (Zurisol LLC)
|
$50M | Proposed |
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Honey Creek Road Bridge Replacement
Rockdale County (with federal and state funds)
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$38M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Rockdale County has a Boom Town Index score of 4/100, ranking #952 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at -2.2% and a median household income of $68,999, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Rockdale County is $221,800 with median rent at $1,263/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3111, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.7% year-over-year. Job growth: -2.2%. Home values changed -3.2% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 8.06% of Rockdale County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.