Living in Collins, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Collins · Census data 2020–2024
Collins has 533 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $64,085 (17% lower than the Georgia median), the median rent is $447/month.
Collins is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Collins at a glance
- Population
- 533
- Median age
- 46State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $64,085State: $77,353
- Median rent
- $447/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Collins a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Georgia median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Collins
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Collins the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $447 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Collins median household income
The median household income in Collins is $64,085 and the income per person is $44,094. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Collins: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 316
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 31%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.44
31% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Collins has many vacation and second homes.
Collins demographics
- Population
- 533
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 26.3%
- Households
- 218
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Collins ›
Education in Collins
43.3% of adults 25 and older in Collins have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Collins
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 64.7%
Collins vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins | 533 | $64,085 | — | $447 |
| Reidsville | 2,553 | $41,667 | $119,100 | $727 |
| Cobbtown | 568 | $51,667 | $98,900 | $731 |
| Bellville | 171 | $98,295 | $161,600 | $1,014 |
| Hagan | 1,293 | $49,955 | $138,900 | $930 |
| Claxton | 2,529 | $32,692 | $162,000 | $654 |
| Lyons | 4,219 | $42,059 | $122,000 | $628 |
| Santa Claus | 169 | $53,750 | $137,500 | $883 |
| Metter | 3,989 | $35,759 | $156,300 | $585 |
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What is the median household income in Collins, GA?
The median household income in Collins is $64,085, 17% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Collins?
The median gross rent in Collins is $447 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Collins, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 13.3%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Georgia median.
What is the median age in Collins?
The median age in Collins is 46 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Collins?
The average commute to work in Collins is 23 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Collins?
The unemployment rate in Collins is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Collins?
43.3% of adults in Collins 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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