Apartments for Rent in Morrow, GA

Renter's guide to Morrow, GA

Morrow is a small suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, located in Clayton County. With a population of just over 7,000 and an area of only 3.4 sq. miles, it's one of Atlanta's smallest suburbs. However, it packs a lot into its borders and proudly boasts an array of institutions, both old and new, including the Clayton State University and the Reynolds Nature Preserve.

Although small, Morrow is larger than neighboring Lake City, which has a population of 2,612 and an area just shy of 2 sq. miles. Compared to Atlanta however, Morrow is almost 40 times smaller in terms of area, and almost 60 times smaller in terms of population.

As you stroll through the hilly streets of Morrow's tree-lined residential areas, you could be forgiven for thinking that you're far from the big city. In fact, Morrow is just over 13 miles away from downtown Atlanta. Interstate 75 passes through the south part of the city, giving quick and easy access to Atlanta in the north and the state of Florida to the south, with Tampa around 450 miles away.

Morrow has a mostly warm and humid climate: hot summers and mild winters, plus above average levels of rainfall, with 52 inches compared to 39 nationally. On average, you can expect around 94 rainy days per year and 216 sunny days. Temperatures typically reach a high of around 90°F in July and a low of 32°F in January. Spring is the wettest season, with rainfall reaching up to 7 inches in March. Fall is generally drier, and October sees half that amount of rain, on average.

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Things to do in Morrow, GA

Lovers of the great outdoors certainly won't be stuck for ideas in Morrow. The city is home to the stunning Reynolds Nature Preserve, 146-acres of rolling hills, lakes, wetlands, forests, and more. The park contains some of the highest ridges in the county and offers many opportunities to explore miles of trails and a wealth of wildlife. The park also includes numerous activity centers, such as a swimming pool, historic farmhouse museums, and a nature center with animals.

While dog walkers are welcome in Reynolds Nature Preserve, the nearby City of Morrow Dog Park is also well worth checking out. This vast expense of well-kept parkland will keep your furry friends entertained for hours.

For a small city, there's certainly no shortage of shopping venues to enjoy. The south of the city is home to the Southlake Mall and Southlake Festival complex, a sprawling expanse of well-known stores, boutique shops, restaurants and services alike. You'll find everything from Home Depot to customized hat stores within its boundaries. It's also home to AMC Southlake 24, a modern movie theater showing all the latest releases, and the Morrow Center, a popular event venue for anything from concerts to weddings.

Morrow, GA employment & economy

The most common industry in Morrow is the service sector (excluding public admin), which employs 18% of Morrow's workforce. A further 17% are employed within manufacturing, while the retail and transportation/warehousing industries employ 12% each.

More Morrow residents work in production occupations than any other, though personal care and service occupations come at a close second. The highest paid jobs held by residents of Morrow include business and finance occupations, with median earnings of up to $145,000, and management roles with median earnings of $62,500.

Education in Morrow, GA

Morrow is served by the Clayton County Public Schools District, and there is a total of 6 public schools and 3 private school within the city's limits. The top ranking high school serving Morrow is Elite Scholars Academy School, which has been ranked number 1 of 62 schools in Clayton County.

Clayton State University is also located in Morrow and has several student accommodations based in the city. The university offers a variety of degree programs for both academics and athletics, though the largest is the Clayton State University College of Business. Besides the main university, the Genesis Career College offers both theoretical knowledge and hands-on medical training for roles such as Dental Assistant.