Historic Main Street
The town's first store opened here in 1870, where Macon and Atlanta meet.
Locust Grove, Georgia
Locust Grove, growing up beautifully.
One of Henry County's fastest-growing cities, with new neighborhoods, a historic Main Street and I-75 at Exit 212. If you're looking for room to grow, let's look together.
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Market report · Q3 2026
The Locust Grove market, right now.
Median sale price · Q3 2026$350,493+3.9% vs. last year
- Single-family$350,520
99median days on market85 a year ago
65homes sold, latest month84 a year ago
20.3%sold above askingQ3 2026
Prices are up about 4% from last year, but homes are taking longer to sell (99 days) with so much new construction nearby. Pricing and presentation matter more than ever.
Neighborhoods people ask about
- Heron BayA golf community of about 1,600 homes spanning Henry and Spalding counties.
- Locust Grove Historic DistrictAlong Main Street (GA 42), on the National Register since 2016.
- LuellaAn unincorporated community next door with Locust Grove addresses.
New construction nearby
- D.R. HortonBridle Creekfrom $374,220
- Century CommunitiesWalker Grove (McDonough address)homes listed $365,990–$450,190
Thinking about building new? Bring your BLEU Advisor to your first visit, so someone is on your side for the price, the contract and the walkthrough.
What's your Locust Grove home worth in this market?Get a free home review with the sales closest to you.
Market figures: Redfin, Q3 2026. Builder prices as listed on each builder's website; they change often.
14,610Population (2025 est.)
$307,300Median home value, Census 2020–24
About 84%Homes owner-occupied
About 35 milesTo downtown Atlanta
About 30 milesTo the airport
I-75, Exit 212Interstate
U.S. Census Bureau: population is the 2025 estimate; home value is the 2020–2024 median for owner-occupied homes. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
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Room to grow
A city that's nearly five times bigger.
2.2sq mi
in 2000
in 2000
10.8+sq mi
today
today
Locust Grove has grown from 2.2 square miles in 2000 to more than 10.8 today, according to the city.
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- The walkthrough. A second set of eyes before closing.
Around town
Locust Grove highlights.
Locust Grove Institute
Opened in 1894. Its academic building is now city hall and is on the National Register.
Tanger Outlets
Right off I-75 at Exit 212.
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary
A 121-acre sanctuary just outside town.
Buying in Locust Grove
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Questions
Locust Grove, answered.
Why is Locust Grove growing so fast?
Locust Grove grew from 8,947 people in the 2020 Census to an estimated 14,610 in 2025, and the city has expanded from 2.2 to more than 10.8 square miles since 2000. Buyers are drawn to newer neighborhoods, I-75 access at Exit 212 and a small-town Main Street.
What do homes cost in Locust Grove?
Homes in Locust Grove sold for a median of $350,493 in Q3 2026 (+3.9% from a year earlier), according to Redfin, with a median of 99 days on market. Every home is different, so a free home review is the best way to understand yours.
How far is Locust Grove from Atlanta?
About 35 miles to downtown Atlanta and about 30 miles to Hartsfield-Jackson, according to the city.
Can BLEU help with new construction?
Yes. Having your own advisor when you buy from a builder means someone on your side for the price, the contract and the timeline. Start a free Buying Plan and tell us you're considering new construction.
Which schools serve Locust Grove?
Locust Grove is in Henry County Schools. High schools with Locust Grove addresses include Locust Grove High and Luella High. We'll confirm the zoned schools for any address.
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Sources (checked November 1, 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Henry County and its cities
- Georgia Department of Revenue: homestead exemptions and the 40% assessment rule
- City of Locust Grove: about us
- Tanger Outlets Locust Grove
- Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary
- Henry County Schools
- Redfin housing market: GA (median sale price for the three months ending September 2026)
- National Register of Historic Places listings (Henry County, Georgia)