Living in Buckhead, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buckhead · Census data 2020–2024
Buckhead has 4,702 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $144,864 (87% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $466,100, the median rent is $2,482/month.
Buckhead at a glance
- Population
- 4,702
- Median age
- 37.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $144,864State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $466,100State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $2,482/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 92%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Buckhead a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 87% higher than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 0.6%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Buckhead
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buckhead the median home value is $466,100, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,482 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,674 a month in housing costs.
Buckhead median household income
The median household income in Buckhead is $144,864 and the income per person is $49,588. 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Buckhead: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,367
- Owner-occupied
- 92%
- Renter-occupied
- 8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2012
- Average household size
- 3.44
Buckhead demographics
- Population
- 4,702
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 5.9%
- Households
- 1,367
- Foreign-born
- 19.9%
- Veterans
- 18.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buckhead ›
Education in Buckhead
62.9% of adults 25 and older in Buckhead have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 21.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Buckhead
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Buckhead vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhead | 4,702 | $144,864 | $466,100 | $2,482 |
| Richmond Hill | 18,181 | $92,824 | $313,400 | $1,781 |
| Georgetown | 11,158 | $74,256 | $274,900 | $1,529 |
| Midway | 2,185 | $80,580 | $237,100 | $1,018 |
| Henderson | 1,952 | $104,385 | $341,600 | $1,640 |
| Vernonburg | 133 | $184,750 | $1,000,000 | $1,200 |
| Savannah | 147,898 | $57,137 | $248,900 | $1,382 |
| Montgomery | 4,976 | $90,843 | $387,700 | $1,382 |
| Skidaway Island | 9,315 | $136,156 | $803,700 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Buckhead, GA?
The median household income in Buckhead is $144,864, 87% 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 Buckhead?
The median home value in Buckhead is $466,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Buckhead?
The median gross rent in Buckhead is $2,482 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Buckhead, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 87% higher than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 0.6%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%.
What is the median age in Buckhead?
The median age in Buckhead is 37.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Buckhead?
The average commute to work in Buckhead is 33 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Buckhead?
The unemployment rate in Buckhead is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Buckhead?
62.9% of adults in Buckhead 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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