Living in College Park, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of College Park · Census data 2020–2024
College Park has 14,712 residents with a median age of 32. The median household income is $51,635 (33% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $325,800, the median rent is $1,207/month.
College Park at a glance
- Population
- 14,712
- Median age
- 32State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $51,635State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $325,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,207/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is College Park a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Georgia median; home values 7% higher than the state median; unemployment of 17%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in College Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In College Park the median home value is $325,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,207 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,735 a month in housing costs.
College Park median household income
The median household income in College Park is $51,635 and the income per person is $31,333. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in College Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,364
- Owner-occupied
- 21.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 78.5%
- Vacant
- 16.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.37
College Park demographics
- Population
- 14,712
- Median age
- 32
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 9.3%
- Households
- 6,175
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of College Park ›
Education in College Park
28.8% of adults 25 and older in College Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in College Park
- Unemployment rate
- 17%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 59.5%
- Public transit
- 8.7%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
College Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Park | 14,712 | $51,635 | $325,800 | $1,207 |
| East Point | 38,335 | $68,598 | $281,600 | $1,364 |
| Hapeville | 6,630 | $95,714 | $312,100 | $1,640 |
| Riverdale | 14,792 | $63,455 | $178,800 | $1,360 |
| Forest Park | 19,504 | $41,211 | $143,400 | $1,189 |
| Union City | 27,728 | $49,549 | $245,600 | $1,330 |
| South Fulton | 110,471 | $82,324 | $309,800 | $1,702 |
| Conley | 5,822 | $44,056 | $183,000 | $1,264 |
| Lake City | 2,909 | $54,464 | $192,500 | $1,133 |
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What is the median household income in College Park, GA?
The median household income in College Park is $51,635, 33% 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 College Park?
The median home value in College Park is $325,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in College Park?
The median gross rent in College Park is $1,207 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is College Park, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Georgia median; home values 7% higher than the state median; unemployment of 17%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
What is the median age in College Park?
The median age in College Park is 32 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in College Park?
The average commute to work in College Park is 21 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in College Park?
The unemployment rate in College Park is 17% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is College Park?
28.8% of adults in College Park 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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