Palmetto is a growing city with quiet living south of Atlanta
Straddling the border of Fulton and Coweta Counties, Palmetto offers residents a small downtown with ample single-family home options near outdoor attractions. The city has been steadily growing in population, rising to over 5,000 residents, and while more housing has been constructed, buyers can still find properties with plenty of acreage. Palmetto is also within commuting distance of Atlanta, with plenty of highway and public transit connections. "When people are looking for an affordable suburban environment, Palmetto offers quieter living but is still close to everything Atlanta has to offer,” says Tria Kreutzer, a Realtor with The Joe Carbone Team, who has been selling in the area for over eight years. "The beauty of it is you still have suburban living but access to public transportation on the Fulton County side. The Coweta County side is zoned for one of the highest-ranking school systems [in Georgia], which makes it a sought-after place to live."
A mix of housing options with HOA activity
Homes include split-levels, ranch-styles and New Traditionals. Townhomes are also available. While the median home price is $630,000, houses can range from $175,000 to over $750,000, depending on age and condition. Properties tend to sell more slowly, spending 121 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. HOAs are also present.Properties are primarily on gridded streets with large lots. Oaks and long-leaf pine trees accent lawns. Palmetto’s newer home communities tend to have smaller lots.
Northeast of town, the community also has multiple distribution centers for companies such as Lowe’s and DHL.
Palmetto is zoned for two school districts
Fulton County students can start at B-rated Palmetto Elementary School. They continue to Bear Creek Middle School, which earns a C-plus, and then to Creekside High School, which is graded C. Coweta County pupils can start at A-graded Brooks Elementary and then go to Madras Middle, ranked A-minus. They can finish at Northgate High School, also graded A-minus, and offering a STEM program.
Plenty of outdoor spaces in and near Palmetto
Veterans Park features a playground, sports courts and a multipurpose field. Wilkerson Mill-Farris Park has multiple baseball backstops, a playground and fields. Parks outside of Palmetto include Hutcheson Ferry Park, featuring three miles of walking trails, while Cochran Mill Park offers miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails.
The Palmetto Historic Train Depot downtown features a local history museum and event space for rent.
The public 7,000-yard Coweta Club is south of the community, while events and attractions in downtown Atlanta are 27 miles northeast.
Local dining and shopping spots near downtown
Dining locations are primarily along U.S. Highway 29 or Collinsworth Road and include a mix of chains and local spots. Frank’s Family Restaurant on Collinsworth serves pizza, salads and pasta dishes. Don Nachos serves tacos and burritos, while 613 Main serves breakfast items, sandwiches and coffee drinks.
Downtown has several independent shops and businesses. Piggly Wiggly and Dollar General also have locations in downtown Palmetto. More retail and big box stores are 14 miles south in Newnan.
Risk of flooding with an active train line
Flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency show a slight flooding risk, especially near creeks. Severe storms can also be factors. A train line also cuts through the community, causing noise.
MARTA and highway connections to Atlanta and Newnan
MARTA provides bus service, with Route 180 connecting downtown Palmetto to College Park Station. U.S. 29 connects the area to Newnan and Atlanta. The entrance to I-85 is east on Collinsworth Road. Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International is 17 miles northeast. Piedmont Newnan Hospital is 15 miles south.
