LaGrange
RANK #849 / 996 NAT · #25 / 41 GA · POP 69,527
1YR FORECAST: -0.0%
5YR OUTLOOK: +14%
Troup County, Georgia, is distinguished by West Point Lake, a large outdoor recreation area with 525 miles of shoreline for boating, fishing, hiking, and camping. Located in west-central Georgia, Troup County is approximately an hour's drive southwest of Atlanta, with major interstates I-85 and I-185 providing commuter access. The county seat, LaGrange, was named after the estate of the Marquis de Lafayette, reflecting a historical connection to the American Revolutionary War hero. The community offers a blend of urban and rural living, with public parks and recreation centers available in its towns.
Life in Troup County offers a mix of residential options, with most residents owning their homes. The public school system serves over 12,000 students across 19 schools. The local economy, historically rooted in agriculture and textiles, has diversified. Recent economic developments include significant investments in data centers, energy infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing, contributing to job growth. The county also serves as a logistics and transportation hub.
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing looks undervalued at 2.8x — home prices are low 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 West Data Center Campus
Project West WHP - GA LLC
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$9,700M | Planned |
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Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Plant
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc.
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$1,000M | Operating |
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West Point Hydro Power Plant
USCE-Mobile District
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$73M | Operating |
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The Thread Greenway Trails
City of LaGrange
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$29M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
The data is not encouraging — Troup County scores just 14/100 on the Boom Town Index, ranking #849 of 996 counties. Job growth at +4.4% and median household income of $53,599 reflect an economy that has been contracting or stagnating relative to the rest of the country.
Housing in Troup County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $166,700 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.32, with rents averaging $956/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Employers in Troup County are hiring — job growth of +4.4% — but the population is close to flat (+0.1% YoY). Home values moved -0.1% over the past year. Labor demand is outpacing local population growth, which tends to tighten wages and housing.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 4.25% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Troup County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.