Moving to Tyrone, GA

About Tyrone

Tyrone is a small town in the northwest corner of Fayette County, with 7,658 residents in the 2020 census (up from 6,888 in 2010). Incorporated on August 18, 1911, it was reportedly named by Irish and Scottish immigrant railroad workers who found the topography reminiscent of County Tyrone in Ireland.

Home prices in Tyrone

The median listing price in Tyrone is $580,000.

Top places in Tyrone

• Shamrock Bowl — the town's popular football stadium, home to local high school games.
• Tyrone Depot — the historic railroad depot from the Atlanta & West Point Railroad era.
• Flat Creek Nature Area — nature area just outside town for trails and outdoor time.
• Historic downtown Senoia and Peachtree City's Lake Peachtree — nearby draws a short drive away. (nearbylens.com Tyrone profile, read September 24, 2026.)

Commuting from Tyrone

• 25 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta via SR-74 and I-85 (Wikipedia).
• GA-74 (Joel Cowan Parkway) leads north 5 miles to I-85 on the south side of Fairburn.
• Realistic drive to downtown Atlanta: ~30–40 minutes off-peak, 55–85 minutes in rush hour via SR-74 to I-85 N.
• No MARTA rail service; regional Xpress commuter buses serve the Fayetteville area.

Schools in Tyrone

Public schools: Fayette 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.

Tyrone FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Tyrone, GA?
  The median listing price in Tyrone is $580,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026
• How is the commute from Tyrone, GA?
  25 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta via SR-74 and I-85 (Wikipedia).
• Which school district serves Tyrone, GA?
  Tyrone is served by Fayette 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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