Living in Americus, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Americus · Census data 2020–2024
Americus has 15,813 residents with a median age of 28.8. The median household income is $39,176 (49% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $107,500, the median rent is $834/month.
Americus at a glance
- Population
- 15,813
- Median age
- 28.8State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $39,176State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $107,500State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $834/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 36.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.9%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Americus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 32.7%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Americus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Americus the median home value is $107,500, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $834 per month, which is 30.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,013 a month in housing costs.
Americus median household income
The median household income in Americus is $39,176 and the income per person is $20,830. 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Americus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,253
- Owner-occupied
- 36.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 63.7%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.41
Americus demographics
- Population
- 15,813
- Median age
- 28.8
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 6,106
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Americus ›
Education in Americus
21.9% of adults 25 and older in Americus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Americus
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Americus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americus | 15,813 | $39,176 | $107,500 | $834 |
| Andersonville | 231 | $29,107 | — | $875 |
| Plains | 750 | $38,294 | $254,900 | $750 |
| Leslie | 510 | $55,598 | $88,300 | $838 |
| Ellaville | 1,668 | $46,964 | $160,500 | $747 |
| Oglethorpe | 869 | $28,523 | $65,300 | $659 |
| Bronwood | 338 | $45,625 | $76,000 | $708 |
| Montezuma | 2,966 | $46,875 | $107,700 | $673 |
| Webster County unified government | 2,381 | $46,792 | $82,600 | $658 |
More for people moving to Americus
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What is the median household income in Americus, GA?
The median household income in Americus is $39,176, 49% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Americus?
The median home value in Americus is $107,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Americus?
The median gross rent in Americus is $834 per month, about 30.3% of household income.
Is Americus, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 32.7%.
What is the median age in Americus?
The median age in Americus is 28.8 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Americus?
The average commute to work in Americus is 17 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Americus?
The unemployment rate in Americus is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Americus?
21.9% of adults in Americus have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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