Atlanta metro, GA relocation guide
Moving to Irondale, GA
$217,500Median listing price
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About Irondale
Irondale is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Clayton County, just south of the I-285 Perimeter and east of Forest Park. Its 2020 U.S. census population was 8,740.
Home prices in Irondale
The median listing price in Irondale is $217,500.
Top places in Irondale
- The residential neighborhoods along Lake Harbin Road
- Nearby: the Fort Gillem redevelopment area
- Nearby: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Nearby: the Clayton County International Park
- Nearby: downtown Jonesboro
Commuting from Irondale
- Roughly 12 miles south of downtown Atlanta; typically 20–30 minutes by car via I-75. No MARTA rail service in Clayton County; MARTA and Xpress bus routes serve nearby corridors.
Schools in Irondale
Public schools: Clayton 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.
Irondale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Irondale, GA?
The median listing price in Irondale is $217,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Irondale, GA?
Roughly 12 miles south of downtown Atlanta; typically 20–30 minutes by car via I-75. No MARTA rail service in Clayton County; MARTA and Xpress bus routes serve nearby corridors. - Which school district serves Irondale, GA?
Irondale is served by Clayton 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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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.