2018 Spin Awards Attendees, 2018
Tyrone’s story
117 years in pictures
Census counts: 128 in 1930, 7,658 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1965 on.
- 1909Tyrone is settled
TyroneGA
A town of 8,091, settled in 1909. Public schools that outperform most of Georgia.
Trash & recycling1 bordering townMap →
George R. Sims House · Photo: Ramsey Eden · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
8,091
2025 Census estimate · +4.5% since 2020
Typical home
$507K
−0.9% in a year
Household income
$136K
median
Median age
45.2
years
Jobs based here
4,999
Balanced
TownGrade
A+
#1 of 258 in GA
Why does Tyrone grade so well?
Few places in the country grade higher. Tyrone earns an A+, ranked 1st of 258 in Georgia. The median household earns $136K, its schools outperform 93% of the state's, and CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 90% of the country. Its lowest mark, a C+, is in cost of living. 60% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Tyrone, against 25% in Georgia’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. On safety, just 11 of Georgia’s 152 towns do better. Tyrone has 2 places on the National Register.
What makes Tyrone stand out
Where Tyrone beats most towns.
4 schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Christian School | K–8 | 52 |
| Crestwood Christian Academy | 12 | 1 |
| Clearwater Academy | 1–12 | 37 |
SchoolsA
#7 of the 260 Georgia towns we grade for schools
NCES · EDFacts.
32 measures vs. Georgia
19 better12 too close to call1 worse
| Widest gap | Tyrone | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.1% | 14.5% |
HealthA
Healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Tyrone0.4
Georgia3
U.S.3.3
SafetyA
87% less violent crime than GA
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
A growing town
Tyrone has grown 16% since 2010
6,879 counted in 2010 and 7,658 in 2020; an estimated 8,091 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Tyrone grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Georgia), ordered by how far Tyrone is from typical.
Jobs & incomeA+Open →SchoolsAOpen →HealthPiedmont Fayette Hospital 5.3 miles awayAOpen →SafetyAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 30% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →Cost of livingC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8 of 20; 2.1% of households have no car; 0.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4 miles of trails; 1% conserved landC+Open →History2 notable people born hereD−Open →Civic life8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 89° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market16 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 45.2–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Tyrone: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Tyrone, and how to reach them.
PowerGeorgia Power16.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterFayette County water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTown’s haulerAMWaste picks up at the curb for every homeTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Georgia you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFayette County Board of Elections and Voter RegistrationFayette County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2026
ZIP code3029030290 99%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Tyrone.
Tyrone has schools in the top 5% of Georgia, has less tooth loss than most of Georgia and has hotter summers than most of the country, though not than most of Georgia.
SchoolsA
For schools, Tyrone earns an A
Its A ranks #7 of the 260 Georgia towns we grade for schools.
Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
93%of GA districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Christian School PrivateLargest elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 52 | – |
| Clearwater Academy PrivateLargest high schoolGrades 1–12 | Grades 1–12 | 37 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within GA on state tests and graduation
HealthA
For health, Tyrone earns an A
Its widest gap with Georgia is tooth loss: 7.1% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 14.5% statewide. Against the 3,969 U.S. towns with household incomes like Tyrone’s, it is healthier than 69%, a smaller edge than it has nationally: part of it comes with its incomes.
14% of adults report frequent mental distress in Tyrone. Tyrone beats the Georgia average on 19 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 8.8% of adults smoke cigarettes in Tyrone.
91%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Tyrone | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 19% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 8.8% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 29% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Georgia
19 better12 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Tyrone | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.1% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.2% | 17.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.3% | 7% |
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
5.3 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
92nd
percentile among GA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade C+
Homes in Tyrone are worth about $507K, by Zillow’s estimate
The median property tax bill is $4,238, against $2,341 across Georgia, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
The typical Tyrone home is worth about $507,000, down 0.9% in a year, 54% above the Georgia typical home. 89% of Tyrone households own their home.
$507KZillow home value
| Tyrone | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 89% | 58% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,191 a month | $1,152 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Tyrone$507K
Georgia$329K
Market temperature
16
days on market
99.1%
sale-to-list price
−0.9%
value change, 1 year
13
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SafetyA
Tyrone reports less crime per resident than 89% of U.S. towns
Violent crime is rare: 3 reported in 2025, 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
The property crime rate in Tyrone is 3.1 per 1,000 residents.
89%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Tyrone | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.1 per 1,000 residents | 14.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.4 per 1,000 residents | 2.2 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Tyrone0.4
Georgia3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Tyrone3.1
Georgia14.1
U.S.15.5
89th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
97th
percentile among GA towns
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
25
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
OutdoorsC+
1.1% of Tyrone is conserved land
4.1 miles of trail in 8 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Handley Park, at 44 acres.
#91for trails in GA
| Tyrone | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.1% | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
1.1%
conserved · 89 of 8,236 acres
4.1 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Handley Park | 0.1 mi | 44 |
| 2. Shamrock Park | — | 17 |
| 3. Dorthea Redwine | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Tyrone faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 70% of U.S. communities. Since 1994, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Tyrone.
30risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
7
paid flood claims since 1994
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Tyrone
July afternoons average 89.3°: hotter than most of the country, but cooler than 77% of Georgia places with climate records; January nights average 33°.
Tyrone has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Tyrone’s January low is 33°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
89°summer high
| Tyrone | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 33°F | 33°F | 22°F |
| July high | 89°F | 90°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–56°
Spring49–74°
Summer68–88°
Fall51–74°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Mar 26
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A+
The median household income in Tyrone is higher than in most of Georgia or the rest of the country
Jobs based here grew from 2,266 in 2013 to 4,999.
Among 263 Georgia towns, just 5 have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Tyrone. Since 2013, Tyrone has added 2,733 jobs, to 4,999 in 2023. Only 6 of the 263 Georgia towns we compare have a higher median household income than Tyrone.
6%work in town
| Tyrone | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $136,000 | $63,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.4% | 15% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.9% | 9.2% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Tyrone6%
Atlanta16%
Peachtree City9%
Fayetteville5%
College Park5%
19 mi
median commute distance
4,999
jobs based in Tyrone
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 46% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Nearby attractions
All 79 attractions →Mercedes-Benz Stadium and 62 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Tyrone. Close and well known come first.
Big draw22 mi Stadium & arenaMercedes-Benz Stadium
Big draw35 mi MountainStone Mountain
Big draw20 mi Theme parkSix Flags Over Georgia
Big draw23 mi Stadium & arenaState Farm Arena
23 mi Zoo & aquariumGeorgia Aquarium
30 mi Stadium & arenaTruist ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Atlanta Falcons, CC BY 3.0 · Stone Mountain: KyleAndMelissa22, Public domain · Six Flags Over Georgia: hagerman, CC BY 2.0 · State Farm Arena: Hermann Luyken, CC0 · Georgia Aquarium: Diliff, CC BY 2.5 · Truist Park: Thechased at English Wikipedia, CC BY 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Tyrone
20pages on Tyrone
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 93% of GA districts · 4 schoolsSafetyA0.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than GA on 19 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$507K typical home · down 0.9% in a yearWork & commuteA+$136K median household income · 4,999 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 30% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Tyrone; the nearest are
Clayton State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Morrow17.4 mi$5,180 in-state tuitionAtlanta Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Atlanta19.6 mi$3,382 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Tyrone residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Georgia.
About Tyrone
Town in Georgia, United States
Tyrone is a town in Fayette County, Georgia, United States. The population was 7,658 in 2020. The estimated population in 2018 was 7,388. It is a part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1909
- Area
- 13 sq mi
- Elevation
- 981 ft
- ZIP code
- 30290
Tyrone’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Tyrone.
Peachtree CityTyrone
How the neighbors grade
| Town | GA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone | #1 | A+ | C+ | A | A | A |
| Peachtree City | #14 | A | D | A− | A | A |
Questions about Tyrone
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Tyrone, GA a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Tyrone grades A+ overall, among the top 2% of U.S. towns and #1 of 258 in Georgia. It grades A for health, A for safety and A for schools.
Is Tyrone, GA expensive?
That is 5.6 years of the area's median household income ($89,724 across the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
What is Tyrone, GA known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Kedric Golston and Bonnie Rich.