Atlanta metro, GA relocation guide
Moving to Rutledge, GA
$624,900Median listing price
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About Rutledge
Rutledge is a city in Morgan County with 871 residents in the 2020 census. It began in the 1840s when the Georgia Railroad was extended to the point, and was incorporated in 1871, named for local plantation owner Seaborn M.
Home prices in Rutledge
The median listing price in Rutledge is $624,900.
Top places in Rutledge
- Rutledge Historic District — 19th- and early-20th-century downtown buildings.
- The historic Rutledge depot — the town's railroad heritage.
- Hard Labor Creek State Park — hiking, camping, and fishing two miles north.
- Rutledge Fall Festival and Christmas Parade — annual events.
Commuting from Rutledge
- ~55 miles east of downtown Atlanta.
- US-278 passes south of town (9 miles east to Madison, 15 miles west to Covington); I-20 is two miles south (Exit 105).
- Realistic drive to downtown Atlanta: ~55–70 minutes off-peak, 85–130 minutes in rush hour via I-20 W.
- No MARTA rail service; no commuter bus.
Rutledge FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Rutledge, GA?
The median listing price in Rutledge is $624,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Rutledge, GA?
~55 miles east of downtown Atlanta.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.