Moving to Conyers, GA

About Conyers

Conyers is the county seat and only incorporated city of Rockdale County, with 17,305 residents in the 2020 census, 24 miles east of downtown Atlanta. It began as a watering post on the Georgia Railroad: blacksmith John Holcomb — the first settler, where the current courthouse stands on Main Street — refused to sell until banker Dr.

Home prices in Conyers

The median listing price in Conyers is $319,900.

Top places in Conyers

• Georgia International Horse Park — 1,400-acre venue of the 1996 Olympic equestrian events; concerts, shows, and trails.
• Olde Town Conyers — the historic district with shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
• Conyers Depot — the 1905 Rogers steam locomotive "Dinky," which carried freight between Conyers and Milstead until 1961.
• Lewis Vaughn Botanical Gardens and the Almand-O'Kelley-Walker House.

Commuting from Conyers

• ~24 miles east of downtown Atlanta.
• I-20 runs through the city; US-278 and GA-138 are major arterials.
• Realistic drive to downtown Atlanta: ~30–40 minutes off-peak, 55–90 minutes in rush hour via I-20 W.
• No MARTA rail service; no commuter bus.

Schools in Conyers

Public schools: Rockdale County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Conyers FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Conyers, GA?
  The median listing price in Conyers is $319,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026
• How is the commute from Conyers, GA?
  ~24 miles east of downtown Atlanta.
• Which school district serves Conyers, GA?
  Conyers is served by Rockdale County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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