The Town FilesNewnan, Georgia
City in Coweta County · population 42,549 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $364,700
- Household income
- $82,292
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 35.9
Newnan is a city of 42,549 people in Coweta County, Georgia. The median home is worth $364,700, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more walkable than 88% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 86% of Georgia towns.
How Newnan 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 Newnan is worth $364,700, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $82,292, which is more affordable than 20% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,542 a month. 58.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newnan | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $364,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,542 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $82,292 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 58.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Newnan
| People | Newnan | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.7% | — |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Newnan
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 30.8°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.7 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 61 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newnan since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on March 25, 2021 about 0.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 29 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 27, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 69 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on February 18, 2009.
Severe weather in Coweta County since 1996
Coweta County has been included in 16 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 |
| May 5, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4600: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Coweta County
Coweta County had 48,808 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,215 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Newnan itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Newnan
19 public schools with 14,165 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newnan High School | 9-12 | 2,246 | 16.4 |
| Northgate High School | 9-12 | 2,054 | 17.6 |
| Welch Elementary School | PK-5 | 946 | 14.3 |
| Newnan Crossing Elementary School | PK-5 | 943 | 15.2 |
| Brooks Elementary | PK-5 | 822 | 15.8 |
| Evans Middle School | 6-8 | 798 | 14.0 |
| Madras Middle School | 6-8 | 723 | 14.8 |
| White Oak Elementary School | PK-5 | 707 | 15.0 |
| Arnall Middle School | 6-8 | 693 | 14.1 |
| Smokey Road Middle School | 6-8 | 550 | 13.4 |
| Jefferson Parkway Elementary School | PK-5 | 456 | 10.4 |
| Western Elementary School | PK-5 | 454 | 13.8 |
Towns near Newnan
- Grantville, GA10.1 mi · 3,103 people · home $198,700
- Peachtree City, GA12.0 mi · 38,244 people · home $482,500
- Palmetto, GA12.6 mi · 5,071 people · home $228,800
- Tyrone, GA12.6 mi · 7,658 people · home $470,400
- Senoia, GA13.7 mi · 5,016 people · home $440,800
- Chattahoochee Hills, GA14.3 mi · 2,950 people · home $397,000
- Hogansville, GA16.1 mi · 3,267 people · home $182,400
- Fairburn, GA16.2 mi · 16,483 people · home $271,800
Newnan questions
Is Newnan, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newnan scores better for retirees than 26% of Georgia towns and quieter than 22%. 14.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Newnan?
The median owner-occupied home in Newnan is valued at $364,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,292, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,542 a month.
What is the weather like in Newnan?
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 30.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.7 inches of snow.
Does Newnan get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newnan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on March 25, 2021. 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)