What are the schools like in Palmetto, GA?

Palmetto is served primarily by Fulton County. The district operates 62 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, and 22 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Palmetto?

The median household income in Palmetto, GA is $52,444 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.9%.

What is the weather like in Palmetto, GA?

Palmetto has an average high temperature of 55.7°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.2 inches.

Palmetto, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Palmetto, GA affordable or expensive?

Palmetto's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Palmetto is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $149,600 and the median rent is $1,143 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Palmetto, GA?

Palmetto has a violent crime rate of 59.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 457.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Palmetto, GA a Good Place to Live?

Palmetto is a small town of 4,650 in Georgia, with a median household income of $52,444 and a 6.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Palmetto stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Palmetto is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Palmetto city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Palmetto's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Palmetto costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Palmetto, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$149,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,143	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,444	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Palmetto's violent crime rate is 59.7 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

59.7 /100k

Property Crime

457.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Palmetto is served primarily by Fulton County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Palmetto, GA	National Avg
School District	Fulton County	—
Elementary Schools	62	—
Middle Schools	20	—
High Schools	22	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Palmetto sees average highs of 55.7°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 54.7 inches of annual precipitation and 2.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Palmetto, GA
Average High — January	55.7°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	54.7"
Annual Snowfall	2.2"

Demographics

Metric	Palmetto, GA	National Avg
Population	4,650	—
Median Age	38.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	23.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	55.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	13.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fairburn, GA 5 mi Chattahoochee Hills, GA 5 mi Tyrone, GA 6 mi Union City, GA 8 mi South Fulton, GA 9 mi

Palmetto vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palmetto, GA affordable or expensive?

Palmetto's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Palmetto roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $149,600 and median rent is $1,143/month.

What is the crime rate in Palmetto, GA?

Palmetto's violent crime rate is 59.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 457.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Palmetto?

Public schools in Palmetto are operated by Fulton County. The district has 62 elementary, 20 middle, and 22 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Palmetto, GA a good place to live?

Palmetto, GA has a population of 4,650, a median household income of $52,444, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Palmetto?

Palmetto averages 55.7°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.7 inches with about 2.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Palmetto?

The population of Palmetto, Georgia is 4,650 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Palmetto?

Key numbers for living in Palmetto: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $149,600, median household income $52,444, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Palmetto side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.