The Town FilesConyers, Georgia
City in Rockdale County · population 17,305 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $284,300
- Household income
- $63,140
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 38.3
Conyers is a city of 17,305 people in Rockdale County, Georgia. The median home is worth $284,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 91% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 86% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Georgia towns.
How Conyers ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Conyers is worth $284,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $63,140, which is more affordable than 17% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,318 a month. 40.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Conyers | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $284,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,318 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $63,140 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 40.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Conyers
| People | Conyers | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.8% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.5% | — |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 28.0 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Conyers
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 33.6°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.3 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 62 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Conyers since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 2, 2024 about 2.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 58 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Rockdale County since 1996
Rockdale County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Rockdale County
Rockdale County had 35,707 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,314 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Conyers itself the ACS puts it at 9.4%.
Public schools in Conyers
17 public schools with 13,894 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale County High School | 9-12 | 2,391 | 19.0 |
| Heritage High School | 9-12 | 1,803 | 18.2 |
| Salem High School | 9-12 | 1,047 | 16.6 |
| Conyers Middle School | 6-8 | 986 | 15.2 |
| Hicks Elementary School | PK-5 | 947 | 14.3 |
| Edwards Middle School | 6-8 | 935 | 13.8 |
| Memorial Middle School | 6-8 | 740 | 14.0 |
| Pine Street Elementary School | PK-5 | 660 | 12.5 |
| Shoal Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 644 | 13.4 |
| Flat Shoals Elementary School | PK-5 | 616 | 11.0 |
| House Elementary School | PK-5 | 615 | 11.6 |
| Peek's Chapel Elementary | PK-5 | 573 | 15.1 |
Towns near Conyers
- Lakeview Estates, GA4.5 mi · 2,660 people · home $74,700
- Lithonia, GA8.0 mi · 2,662 people · home $223,000
- Covington, GA8.7 mi · 14,192 people · home $301,900
- Stonecrest, GA9.4 mi · 59,194 people · home $243,500
- Redan, GA11.9 mi · 31,749 people · home $233,900
- Loganville, GA13.1 mi · 14,127 people · home $366,100
- Snellville, GA14.1 mi · 20,573 people · home $335,000
- Stone Mountain, GA14.8 mi · 6,703 people · home $206,400
Conyers questions
Is Conyers, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Conyers scores better for retirees than 17% of Georgia towns and quieter than 11%. 15.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Conyers?
The median owner-occupied home in Conyers is valued at $284,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,140, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,318 a month.
What is the weather like in Conyers?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 33.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.3 inches of snow.
Does Conyers get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Conyers since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 2, 2024. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)