Living in Climax, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Climax · Census data 2020–2024
Climax has 170 residents with a median age of 62.1. The median household income is $36,500 (53% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $105,200, the median rent is $698/month.
Climax is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Climax at a glance
- Population
- 170
- Median age
- 62.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $36,500State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $105,200State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $698/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 65.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Climax a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 21.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Climax
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Climax the median home value is $105,200, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $698 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,313 a month in housing costs.
Climax median household income
The median household income in Climax is $36,500 and the income per person is $28,264. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Climax: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 106
- Owner-occupied
- 65.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.4%
- Vacant
- 15.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 1.87
Climax demographics
- Population
- 170
- Median age
- 62.1
- Under 18
- 12.9%
- 65 and older
- 39.4%
- Households
- 90
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 15.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Climax ›
Education in Climax
14.5% of adults 25 and older in Climax have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Climax
- Unemployment rate
- 11.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 60%
Climax vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climax | 170 | $36,500 | $105,200 | $698 |
| Whigham | 449 | $64,000 | $150,000 | $950 |
| Bainbridge | 14,404 | $45,422 | $174,700 | $791 |
| Attapulgus | 673 | $38,750 | $67,500 | $717 |
| Cairo | 10,055 | $40,920 | $108,800 | $778 |
| Faceville | 142 | $38,833 | — | — |
| Havana | 2,031 | $60,799 | $216,300 | $774 |
| Brinson | 207 | $73,750 | $127,100 | — |
| Quincy | 7,942 | $32,125 | $125,500 | $1,047 |
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What is the median household income in Climax, GA?
The median household income in Climax is $36,500, 53% 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 Climax?
The median home value in Climax is $105,200, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Climax?
The median gross rent in Climax is $698 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Climax, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 21.2%.
What is the median age in Climax?
The median age in Climax is 62.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Climax?
The average commute to work in Climax is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Climax?
The unemployment rate in Climax is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Climax?
14.5% of adults in Climax 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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