Clayton County · I-75 south · 10 min to airport · Affordable south Atlanta
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Talk to a Specialist →Jonesboro has one active adult community on 55places in Clayton County — the county seat of historic Clayton County, 15 miles south of downtown Atlanta. Clayton County is the most affordable metro Atlanta county for housing, with direct I-75 and I-285 access. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is approximately 10–15 minutes from Jonesboro — the closest airport proximity of any 55+ market in metro Atlanta.
Clayton County’s effective property tax rate is approximately 1.00–1.10% — higher than most Atlanta counties. However home prices are significantly lower, so absolute dollar tax amounts can be comparable to or lower than Cherokee or Cobb communities at higher price points.
For buyers who are frequent travelers or who have family in multiple cities and value airport proximity above all else, Jonesboro’s Clayton County location is unmatched in the Atlanta 55+ market.
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