Atlanta metro, GA relocation guide
Moving to Jersey, GA
About Jersey
Jersey is a town in Walton County with 146 residents in the 2020 census, incorporated in 1905. It had its own school until the early 1960s — a place where virtually all the teachers were local residents who knew each child's family, sometimes teaching multiple generations of the same family; when it closed in 1962 amid consolidation, students transferred mostly to Social Circle schools.
Home prices in Jersey
Home prices in Jersey vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Jersey
- The old Jersey school site — a piece of the town's small-town history.
- Nearby Oconee River crossings to the southeast.
Commuting from Jersey
- ~40 miles east of downtown Atlanta.
- GA-138 / GA-83 connect toward Monroe and US-78.
- Realistic drive to downtown Atlanta: ~50–65 minutes off-peak, 80–120 minutes in rush hour via GA-138/US-78 to I-20 W.
- No MARTA rail service; no commuter bus.
Schools in Jersey
Public schools: Walton County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Jersey FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Jersey, GA?
Home prices in Jersey vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Jersey, GA?
~40 miles east of downtown Atlanta. - Which school district serves Jersey, GA?
Jersey is served by Walton County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.