Living in Braselton, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Braselton · Census data 2020–2024
Braselton has 15,178 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $120,984 (56% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $459,400, the median rent is $2,082/month.
Braselton at a glance
- Population
- 15,178
- Median age
- 40.5State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $120,984State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $459,400State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $2,082/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 74.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Braselton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the Georgia median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 51% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Braselton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Braselton the median home value is $459,400, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,082 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,319 a month in housing costs.
Braselton median household income
The median household income in Braselton is $120,984 and the income per person is $58,658. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Braselton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,131
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.6%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2011
- Average household size
- 2.58
Braselton demographics
- Population
- 15,178
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 5,863
- Foreign-born
- 12.9%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Braselton ›
Education in Braselton
44.6% of adults 25 and older in Braselton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Braselton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Braselton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braselton | 15,178 | $120,984 | $459,400 | $2,082 |
| Hoschton | 4,534 | $97,083 | $386,300 | $1,147 |
| Auburn | 8,711 | $77,034 | $299,700 | $1,326 |
| Carl | 183 | $44,679 | $330,900 | $1,156 |
| Talmo | 369 | $75,000 | $300,000 | $975 |
| Flowery Branch | 10,925 | $103,942 | $442,500 | $1,814 |
| Pendergrass | 3,435 | $90,341 | $329,700 | $1,636 |
| Oakwood | 5,862 | $67,917 | $306,700 | $1,560 |
| Winder | 19,437 | $63,779 | $288,500 | $1,209 |
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What is the median household income in Braselton, GA?
The median household income in Braselton is $120,984, 56% higher 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 Braselton?
The median home value in Braselton is $459,400, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Braselton?
The median gross rent in Braselton is $2,082 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Braselton, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the Georgia median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 51% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Braselton?
The median age in Braselton is 40.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Braselton?
The average commute to work in Braselton is 30 minutes; 19.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Braselton?
The unemployment rate in Braselton is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Braselton?
44.6% of adults in Braselton 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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