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Conyers, GA


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Conyers, Georgia

Introduction to Conyers, Georgia

Conyers, Georgia, in Rockdale county, is 22 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is part of the Atlanta metropolitan statistical area. About 10,689 people live in Conyers.

Conyers History

The present day city of Conyers was originally inhabited by Native Americans. The area was first settled in by Europeans around 1820. A blacksmith named John Holcomb was the first European settler of Conyers. The city was named after Dr. John Conyers, who sold his land to the Georgia Railroad for the construction of a train depot. The railroad began operating around 1845 and Conyers was incorporated in 1854. It became the county seat in 1870.

Conyers and nearby Attractions

  • Black Shoals Park
  • Monastery of the Holy Ghost
  • Johnson Park
  • Old Jail Museum
  • Lewis Vaughn Botanical Gardens
  • Zoo Atlanta Playspace

Things To Do In Conyers

While staying at Conyers, golfers, horse lovers and mountain bike enthusiasts can visit the Georgia International Horse Park to spend a day. You can also spend your leisure time at the various shops and historical sites of Olde Town Conyers. The city also includes a conservation park, the Panola Mountain State Park. In addition, you can visit the Big Haynes Creek Nature Center, Randy Poynter Lake at Black Shoals Park, the Covered Wooden Bridge or South Hicks Circle Park. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Conyers Village Shopping Center.

Conyers Transportation

Air transportation is available from William B. Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport.

Conyers Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are provided by Georgia Perimeter College, Gwinnett Technical College, the Devry Institute of Technology and Georgia State University.

High Points

Conyers strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyConyers Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 12%Conyers Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Conyers Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Conyers, GA

Comparing Conyers to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men48
Well-Paid Single Women48
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People in Middle Class or Better37
Median Family Income37
People Above Poverty37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Housing Recently Built87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11

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