Lake City, GA

Population: 2,866
Elevation: 964 ft
Median Home Value: $192,500
Median Rent: $1,133/mo
Median Income: $54,464
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About Lake City

Lake City is a small, quiet community in Clayton County, Georgia, roughly ten miles south of downtown Atlanta. With around 3,000 residents, it offers a relaxed, neighborhood feel right in the south metro area. The town originally took its name from a lake that sat in the area before being filled in decades ago. Today, it serves as a convenient residential spot bordered by Morrow, Forest Park, and the grounds of Fort Gillem.

Families settling here are served by Clayton County Public Schools, with Lake City Elementary located right in town. For outdoor time, residents head to Lake City Community Park or walk the wooded paths along the Willie Oswalt Nature Trail. Its location near major highways makes commuting simple, providing a quick trip to downtown Atlanta and the airport while keeping daily life quiet and low-key.

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Airport AccessA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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