RANK #606 / 996 · POP 97,752 · GA
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.4%
Monroe, the county seat, stands out in Walton County, Georgia, known for its historic downtown and antebellum homes. Located about 45 miles east of Atlanta, Walton County offers a small-town atmosphere with convenient access to a major city. Commutes to Atlanta can take around an hour, but the county is also about 20 minutes from Athens. Residents enjoy local parks, athletic fields, and walking trails, with nearby state parks like Fort Yargo providing opportunities for hiking, fishing, and boating.
Life in Walton County combines a community-oriented pace with suburban amenities. Many families reside here, drawn by the public school system, which is highly rated. The economy is experiencing growth, with new housing permits on the rise. Major investments are occurring across sectors such as data centers, infrastructure, and manufacturing, contributing to a diversifying economic landscape.
Overvalued relative to economy
Well below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Housing looks overvalued at 8.0x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
|
Meta Data Center
Meta (formerly Facebook)
|
$42,000M | Operating |
|
Rivian Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Plant
Rivian
|
$5,000M | Under Construction |
|
Atlas Development Data Center
Atlas Development
|
$500M | Planned |
|
Walton County Public Safety Complex
Walton County
|
$152M | Under Construction |
|
Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Water Treatment Plant
Walton County Water & Sewerage Authority
|
$122M | Under Construction |
|
Dycom Industries Digital Infrastructure Training Center
Dycom Industries
|
$50M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Walton County has a Boom Town Index score of 39/100, ranking #606 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at -1.1% and a median household income of $79,425, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Walton County is $267,400 with median rent at $1,192/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.297, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +2.4% year-over-year. Job growth: -1.1%. Home values changed +0.4% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 5.41% of Walton County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.