The Town FilesStockbridge, Georgia
City in Henry County · population 28,973 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $276,700
- Household income
- $70,136
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 37.4
Stockbridge is a city of 28,973 people in Henry County, Georgia. The median home is worth $276,700, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more vibrant than 82% of Georgia towns, better transit than 80% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 74% of Georgia towns.
How Stockbridge 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 Stockbridge is worth $276,700, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $70,136, which is more affordable than 34% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,494 a month. 56.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stockbridge | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $276,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,494 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $70,136 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 56.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Stockbridge
| People | Stockbridge | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 9.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 31.0 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Stockbridge
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 32.3°F. About 52.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 49 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stockbridge since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 24, 1964 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 31, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 70 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on February 18, 2009.
Severe weather in Henry County since 1996
Henry 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 |
| January 16, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4685: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Henry County
Henry County had 76,873 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,361 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Stockbridge itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Stockbridge
16 public schools with 10,743 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge High School | 9-12 | 1,506 | 18.6 |
| Woodland High School | 9-12 | 1,322 | 20.0 |
| General Ray Davis Middle School | 6-8 | 919 | 14.1 |
| Woodland Middle School | 6-8 | 718 | 18.4 |
| Red Oak Elementary School | PK-5 | 636 | 15.9 |
| Stockbridge Middle School | 6-8 | 636 | 18.7 |
| Lorraine Elementary School | PK-5 | 586 | 13.3 |
| Fairview Elementary School | PK-5 | 575 | 16.9 |
| Woodland Elementary School | PK-5 | 561 | 14.4 |
| Cotton Indian Elementary School | PK-5 | 553 | 15.4 |
| Austin Road Middle School | 6-8 | 546 | 17.1 |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | PK-5 | 537 | 16.3 |
Towns near Stockbridge
- Morrow, GA6.8 mi · 6,569 people · home $224,700
- Jonesboro, GA7.0 mi · 4,235 people · home $188,300
- Lovejoy, GA7.7 mi · 10,122 people · home $265,100
- Bonanza, GA7.8 mi · 4,406 people · home $204,200
- McDonough, GA7.9 mi · 29,051 people · home $314,600
- Lake City, GA8.2 mi · 2,952 people · home $192,500
- Irondale, GA8.3 mi · 8,740 people · home $204,500
- Forest Park, GA9.6 mi · 19,932 people · home $143,400
Stockbridge questions
Is Stockbridge, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stockbridge scores better for retirees than 15% of Georgia towns and quieter than 21%. 12.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in Stockbridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Stockbridge is valued at $276,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,136, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,494 a month.
What is the weather like in Stockbridge?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 32.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Stockbridge get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stockbridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 24, 1964. 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)