Living in Crescent, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Crescent · Census data 2020–2024
Crescent has 882 residents with a median age of 28.5. The median household income is $52,344 (32% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $153,400, the median rent is $683/month.
Crescent is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Crescent at a glance
- Population
- 882
- Median age
- 28.5State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $52,344State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $153,400State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $683/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 58.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.9%
- Average commute
- 46 min
Is Crescent a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 46 minutes; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 29.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Crescent
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Crescent the median home value is $153,400, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, which is 40.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Crescent median household income
The median household income in Crescent is $52,344 and the income per person is $17,578. 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Crescent: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 559
- Owner-occupied
- 58.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.5%
- Vacant
- 34.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.41
34.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Crescent has many vacation and second homes.
Crescent demographics
- Population
- 882
- Median age
- 28.5
- Under 18
- 33.1%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 366
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Crescent ›
Education in Crescent
6.9% of adults 25 and older in Crescent have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Crescent
- Unemployment rate
- 9.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 46 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Crescent vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent | 882 | $52,344 | $153,400 | $683 |
| Eulonia | 986 | $38,317 | — | — |
| Darien | 1,452 | $57,000 | $172,200 | $925 |
| Riceboro | 742 | $35,000 | $87,700 | $793 |
| Midway | 2,185 | $80,580 | $237,100 | $1,018 |
| Sterling | 2,091 | $86,103 | — | $919 |
| Country Club Estates | 8,780 | $52,500 | $168,800 | $1,109 |
| Walthourville | 3,823 | $73,647 | $158,700 | $1,077 |
| Allenhurst | 804 | $49,904 | $189,800 | $1,026 |
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What is the median household income in Crescent, GA?
The median household income in Crescent is $52,344, 32% 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 Crescent?
The median home value in Crescent is $153,400, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Crescent?
The median gross rent in Crescent is $683 per month, about 40.6% of household income.
Is Crescent, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 46 minutes; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 29.8%.
What is the median age in Crescent?
The median age in Crescent is 28.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Crescent?
The average commute to work in Crescent is 46 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Crescent?
The unemployment rate in Crescent is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Crescent?
6.9% of adults in Crescent 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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