The Town FilesPalmetto, Georgia
City in Fulton County · population 5,071 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $228,800
- Household income
- $80,982
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 40.3
Palmetto is a city of 5,071 people in Fulton County, Georgia. The median home is worth $228,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for a vacation home than 93% of Georgia towns, hipper than 88% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 87% of Georgia towns.
How Palmetto 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 Palmetto is worth $228,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $80,982, which is more affordable than 73% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,154 a month. 60.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Palmetto | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,154 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $80,982 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 60.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Palmetto
| People | Palmetto | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.7% | — |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Palmetto
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 34.1°F. About 49.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Palmetto since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on March 25, 2021 about 8.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 39 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 27, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on February 18, 2009.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 22 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 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 948,157 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $100,817 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Palmetto itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Palmetto
2 public schools with 422 students, about 10.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Elementary School | PK-5 | 414 | 10.9 |
| Georgia Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries | K-12 | 8 | 8.0 |
Towns near Palmetto
- Fairburn, GA5.1 mi · 16,483 people · home $271,800
- Chattahoochee Hills, GA5.2 mi · 2,950 people · home $397,000
- Tyrone, GA6.2 mi · 7,658 people · home $470,400
- Union City, GA7.5 mi · 26,830 people · home $245,600
- South Fulton, GA8.6 mi · 107,436 people · home $309,800
- Peachtree City, GA11.6 mi · 38,244 people · home $482,500
- Newnan, GA12.6 mi · 42,549 people · home $364,700
- Fayetteville, GA13.0 mi · 18,957 people · home $368,200
Palmetto questions
Is Palmetto, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Palmetto scores better for retirees than 55% of Georgia towns and quieter than 36%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Palmetto?
The median owner-occupied home in Palmetto is valued at $228,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,982, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,154 a month.
What is the weather like in Palmetto?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 34.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.3 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Palmetto get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Palmetto 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)