Living in Blakely, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Blakely · Census data 2020–2024
Blakely has 5,238 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $49,821 (36% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $152,500, the median rent is $765/month.
Blakely at a glance
- Population
- 5,238
- Median age
- 39.8State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $49,821State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $152,500State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $765/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 48.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Blakely a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 26.8%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Blakely
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Blakely the median home value is $152,500, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,268 a month in housing costs.
Blakely median household income
The median household income in Blakely is $49,821 and the income per person is $24,861. 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Blakely: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,170
- Owner-occupied
- 48.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.6%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.77
Blakely demographics
- Population
- 5,238
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 1,849
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Blakely ›
Education in Blakely
12% of adults 25 and older in Blakely have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Blakely
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 83.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.7%
Blakely vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakely | 5,238 | $49,821 | $152,500 | $765 |
| Bluffton | 350 | $86,131 | $161,300 | — |
| Arlington | 1,014 | $48,125 | $150,500 | $742 |
| Columbia | 785 | $62,000 | $156,800 | $760 |
| Haleburg | 211 | $41,944 | $205,000 | — |
| Damascus | 272 | $58,125 | $165,600 | $900 |
| Edison | 1,340 | $29,375 | $64,500 | $418 |
| Colquitt | 1,898 | $26,375 | $89,500 | $699 |
| Fort Gaines | 1,248 | $38,071 | $90,500 | $525 |
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What is the median household income in Blakely, GA?
The median household income in Blakely is $49,821, 36% 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 Blakely?
The median home value in Blakely is $152,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Blakely?
The median gross rent in Blakely is $765 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Blakely, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 26.8%.
What is the median age in Blakely?
The median age in Blakely is 39.8 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Blakely?
The average commute to work in Blakely is 18 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Blakely?
The unemployment rate in Blakely is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Blakely?
12% of adults in Blakely 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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