Living in Attapulgus, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Attapulgus · Census data 2020–2024
Attapulgus has 673 residents with a median age of 32.2. The median household income is $38,750 (50% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $67,500, the median rent is $717/month.
Attapulgus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Attapulgus at a glance
- Population
- 673
- Median age
- 32.2State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $38,750State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $67,500State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $717/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.9%
- Average commute
- 47 min
Is Attapulgus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 47 minutes; a poverty rate of 55.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Attapulgus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Attapulgus the median home value is $67,500, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $717 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $939 a month in housing costs.
Attapulgus median household income
The median household income in Attapulgus is $38,750 and the income per person is $15,529. 55.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Attapulgus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 194
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 22.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 4.46
Attapulgus demographics
- Population
- 673
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 8%
- Households
- 151
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Attapulgus ›
Education in Attapulgus
1.9% of adults 25 and older in Attapulgus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Attapulgus
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 47 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.8%
Attapulgus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attapulgus | 673 | $38,750 | $67,500 | $717 |
| Faceville | 142 | $38,833 | — | — |
| Havana | 2,031 | $60,799 | $216,300 | $774 |
| Climax | 170 | $36,500 | $105,200 | $698 |
| Bainbridge | 14,404 | $45,422 | $174,700 | $791 |
| Whigham | 449 | $64,000 | $150,000 | $950 |
| Quincy | 7,942 | $32,125 | $125,500 | $1,047 |
| Midway | 3,511 | $63,381 | $226,500 | $1,110 |
| Gretna | 1,342 | $35,903 | $112,500 | $651 |
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What is the median household income in Attapulgus, GA?
The median household income in Attapulgus is $38,750, 50% 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 Attapulgus?
The median home value in Attapulgus is $67,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Attapulgus?
The median gross rent in Attapulgus is $717 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Attapulgus, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 47 minutes; a poverty rate of 55.7%.
What is the median age in Attapulgus?
The median age in Attapulgus is 32.2 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Attapulgus?
The average commute to work in Attapulgus is 47 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Attapulgus?
The unemployment rate in Attapulgus is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Attapulgus?
1.9% of adults in Attapulgus 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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