Atlanta metro, GA relocation guide
Moving to Pine Mountain, GA
About Pine Mountain
Pine Mountain is a town of 1,216 residents (2020 census) in Harris and Meriwether counties — the Harris County portion sits in the Columbus MSA while the small Meriwether portion is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell MSA. The town began in 1882 when the railroad spread to Pine Mountain from Columbus; until the 1960s it was known as Chipley, and the name was changed to Pine Mountain because of Callaway Gardens.
Home prices in Pine Mountain
The median listing price in Pine Mountain is $396,751.
Top places in Pine Mountain
- Callaway Resort & Gardens.
- Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari.
- The Man O' War Railroad Trail and nearby F.D. Roosevelt State Park.
Commuting from Pine Mountain
- ~78 miles south-southwest of downtown Atlanta.
- US-27 toward I-85.
- Realistic drive to downtown Atlanta: ~85–100 minutes off-peak, 130–170 minutes in rush hour via I-85 N.
- No MARTA rail service; no commuter bus.
Schools in Pine Mountain
Public schools: Harris 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.
Pine Mountain FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Pine Mountain, GA?
The median listing price in Pine Mountain is $396,751. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Pine Mountain, GA?
~78 miles south-southwest of downtown Atlanta. - Which school district serves Pine Mountain, GA?
Pine Mountain is served by Harris 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
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.