Living in Carl, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carl · Census data 2020–2024
Carl has 183 residents with a median age of 74.3. The median household income is $44,679 (42% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $330,900, the median rent is $1,156/month.
Carl is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Carl at a glance
- Population
- 183
- Median age
- 74.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $44,679State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $330,900State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,156/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Carl a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Georgia median; home values 9% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Carl
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carl the median home value is $330,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,156 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,000 a month in housing costs.
Carl median household income
The median household income in Carl is $44,679 and the income per person is $33,628. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Carl: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 108
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 17.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.06
Carl demographics
- Population
- 183
- Median age
- 74.3
- Under 18
- 11.5%
- 65 and older
- 59%
- Households
- 89
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 26.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carl ›
Education in Carl
13% of adults 25 and older in Carl have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carl
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 58.4%
Carl vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl | 183 | $44,679 | $330,900 | $1,156 |
| Auburn | 8,711 | $77,034 | $299,700 | $1,326 |
| Dacula | 7,444 | $100,821 | $359,000 | $1,836 |
| Winder | 19,437 | $63,779 | $288,500 | $1,209 |
| Hoschton | 4,534 | $97,083 | $386,300 | $1,147 |
| Braselton | 15,178 | $120,984 | $459,400 | $2,082 |
| Russell | 1,089 | $60,781 | $88,800 | $1,202 |
| Bethlehem | 707 | $61,875 | $263,500 | $972 |
| Lawrenceville | 30,954 | $61,561 | $350,600 | $1,613 |
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What is the median household income in Carl, GA?
The median household income in Carl is $44,679, 42% 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 Carl?
The median home value in Carl is $330,900, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Carl?
The median gross rent in Carl is $1,156 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Carl, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Georgia median; home values 9% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Carl?
The median age in Carl is 74.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Carl?
The average commute to work in Carl is 22 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Carl?
The unemployment rate in Carl is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carl?
13% of adults in Carl 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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