Living in Barnesville, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barnesville · Census data 2020–2024
Barnesville has 6,121 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $57,411 (26% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $176,500, the median rent is $846/month.
Barnesville at a glance
- Population
- 6,121
- Median age
- 31.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $57,411State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $176,500State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $846/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 49.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Barnesville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Barnesville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barnesville the median home value is $176,500, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $846 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,166 a month in housing costs.
Barnesville median household income
The median household income in Barnesville is $57,411 and the income per person is $23,378. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Barnesville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,423
- Owner-occupied
- 49.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.6%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.35
Barnesville demographics
- Population
- 6,121
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 2,163
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barnesville ›
Education in Barnesville
17.9% of adults 25 and older in Barnesville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barnesville
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Barnesville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnesville | 6,121 | $57,411 | $176,500 | $846 |
| Milner | 979 | $67,476 | $240,900 | $1,250 |
| Meansville | 323 | $50,341 | $281,300 | $1,442 |
| Yatesville | 435 | $64,783 | $156,600 | $868 |
| Orchard Hill | 152 | $33,333 | $72,900 | $1,044 |
| Forsyth | 4,642 | $73,250 | $274,400 | $925 |
| Zebulon | 1,698 | $49,706 | $213,400 | $937 |
| Culloden | 428 | $121,000 | $185,700 | $938 |
| Hannahs Mill | 3,230 | $69,850 | $154,600 | $851 |
More for people moving to Barnesville
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What is the median household income in Barnesville, GA?
The median household income in Barnesville is $57,411, 26% 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 Barnesville?
The median home value in Barnesville is $176,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Barnesville?
The median gross rent in Barnesville is $846 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Barnesville, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Barnesville?
The median age in Barnesville is 31.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Barnesville?
The average commute to work in Barnesville is 23 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barnesville?
The unemployment rate in Barnesville is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barnesville?
17.9% of adults in Barnesville 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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