Lithia Springs, GA Real Estate

Median Income $53,010

Median Age 32.83

Population 17,757

	Median Temperature
	January	HI 50°	LO 28°	July	HI 89°	LO 66°

	School Test Scores
	Elementary: Brighten Academy Annette Winn Arbor Station Beulah Bill Arp Bright Star Burnett Chapel Hill Dorsett Shoals Dugan Eastside Factory Shoals Holly Springs Lithia Springs Mount Carmel New Manchester North Douglas South Douglas Sweetwater Winston		Middle: Chapel Hill Chestnut Log Factory Shoals Fairplay Irma C Austin Stewart Turner Yeager		High: Alexander Chapel Hill Douglas County College & Career Institute Douglas County Lithia Springs Performance Learning Center South Paulding
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Lithia Springs is located in Douglas County and is named for the area's lithium springs, said to have healing powers. From 1880 to 1912, Lithia Springs was home to the Sweetwater Park Hotel, a resort that attracted many famous Americans from all over the country. They flocked to the hotel's spas to enjoy the natural mineral waters the area is known for and to benefit from their reputed healing properties. Just off of Interstate 20, the city is located approximately 20 miles from downtown Atlanta. The beautiful landscape of the area as well as its convenience to the nearby metropolis, make Lithia Springs a desirable suburb to call home.

Families will enjoy shopping at nearby Arbor Place Mall as well as the additional shopping, dining and entertainment options in the surrounding area. Lithia Springs kids will love being near Six Flags Over Georgia, the state's largest amusement park and community events like the Annual Christmas In Lithia are always highly anticipated and well-attended by homeowners in the area.

Sweetwater Creek State Park also offers lots of activities for family fun. Noted as Georgia's third-most visited State Park, the facility offers picnic shelters, fishing docks, a bait shop, boat rentals, 9 miles of walking trails, and the 215-acre Sparks Reservoir. The mild climate will allow families to enjoy many days frolicking in the great outdoors.

Students in Lithia Springs will attend schools in the Douglas County School District. The district, comprised of 29 schools, serves nearly 25,000 students. Students in the area have received a number of awards and accolades. The area is convenient to nearby private schools and there are several colleges and universities just a short drive away.

For those considering making Lithia Springs their home, the area has endless options and at affordable prices. Homes in established neighborhoods are a steal and abundant new construction, many of which are golf and swim and tennis communities, offers great value for the location. Homes starting from the low $100s are available.

In October 2007, the average home sales price for a single family home or condo in Lithia Springs, GA was $138,547. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.

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