The Town FilesHeron Bay, Georgia
Community in Henry County · population 4,679 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $393,000
- Household income
- $106,338
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 39
- Median age
- 39.5
Heron Bay is a community of 4,679 people in Henry County, Georgia. The median home is worth $393,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better transit than 91% of Georgia towns, better for families than 87% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 87% of Georgia towns.
How Heron Bay 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 Heron Bay is worth $393,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $106,338, which is more affordable than 39% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $2,181 a month. 93.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Heron Bay | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $393,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $2,181 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $106,338 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 93.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2008 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Heron Bay
| People | Heron Bay | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.9% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.9% | — |
| Work from home | 20.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 44.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Heron Bay
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 34.3°F. About 54.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Heron Bay since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 12, 2023 about 2.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 64 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 29, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 78 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 18, 2013.
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 Heron Bay itself the ACS puts it at 8.2%.
Towns near Heron Bay
- Locust Grove, GA5.2 mi · 8,947 people · home $307,300
- Experiment, GA6.0 mi · 3,328 people · home $137,500
- Hampton, GA6.7 mi · 8,368 people · home $283,700
- McDonough, GA7.4 mi · 29,051 people · home $314,600
- Griffin, GA8.1 mi · 23,478 people · home $220,900
- Lovejoy, GA10.3 mi · 10,122 people · home $265,100
- Bonanza, GA11.8 mi · 4,406 people · home $204,200
- Jackson, GA13.3 mi · 5,557 people · home $168,400
Heron Bay questions
Is Heron Bay, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Heron Bay scores better for retirees than 39% of Georgia towns and quieter than 78%. 11.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.5).
How much does a house cost in Heron Bay?
The median owner-occupied home in Heron Bay is valued at $393,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $106,338, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $2,181 a month.
What is the weather like in Heron Bay?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 34.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does Heron Bay get tornadoes?
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Heron Bay since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 12, 2023. 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)