The Town FilesTyrone, Georgia
Town in Fayette County · population 7,658 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $470,400
- Household income
- $135,691
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 45.2
Tyrone is a town of 7,658 people in Fayette County, Georgia. The median home is worth $470,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 96% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 95% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 90% of Georgia towns.
How Tyrone 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 Tyrone is worth $470,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $135,691, which is more affordable than 47% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,191 a month. 88.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tyrone | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $470,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,191 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $135,691 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 88.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Tyrone
| People | Tyrone | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 21.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 31.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Tyrone
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 34.1°F. About 49.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.6 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tyrone since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on March 25, 2021 about 3.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 38 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 27, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 69 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 25, 1988.
Severe weather in Fayette County since 1996
Fayette County has been included in 15 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Fayette County
Fayette County had 49,094 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,774 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Tyrone itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Tyrone
3 public schools with 2,584 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek High School | 9-12 | 1,179 | 13.2 |
| Flat Rock Middle School | 6-8 | 842 | 13.2 |
| Robert J. Burch Elementary School | PK-5 | 563 | 13.1 |
Towns near Tyrone
- Fairburn, GA5.0 mi · 16,483 people · home $271,800
- Peachtree City, GA6.0 mi · 38,244 people · home $482,500
- Palmetto, GA6.2 mi · 5,071 people · home $228,800
- Fayetteville, GA7.3 mi · 18,957 people · home $368,200
- Union City, GA8.3 mi · 26,830 people · home $245,600
- South Fulton, GA11.1 mi · 107,436 people · home $309,800
- Chattahoochee Hills, GA11.3 mi · 2,950 people · home $397,000
- Senoia, GA11.9 mi · 5,016 people · home $440,800
Tyrone questions
Is Tyrone, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tyrone scores better for retirees than 90% of Georgia towns and quieter than 76%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.2).
How much does a house cost in Tyrone?
The median owner-occupied home in Tyrone is valued at $470,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $135,691, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,191 a month.
What is the weather like in Tyrone?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 34.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.3 inches of precipitation a year and 1.6 inches of snow.
Does Tyrone get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tyrone since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on March 25, 2021. 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)