Living in Dillard, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dillard · Census data 2020–2024
Dillard has 326 residents with a median age of 51.5. The median household income is $44,643 (42% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $208,800, the median rent is $950/month.
Dillard is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dillard at a glance
- Population
- 326
- Median age
- 51.5State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $44,643State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $208,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Dillard a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Georgia median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Dillard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dillard the median home value is $208,800, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,779 a month in housing costs.
Dillard median household income
The median household income in Dillard is $44,643 and the income per person is $35,202. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Dillard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 239
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 33.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.06
33.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dillard has many vacation and second homes.
Dillard demographics
- Population
- 326
- Median age
- 51.5
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 38.7%
- Households
- 158
- Foreign-born
- 11.3%
- Veterans
- 15.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dillard ›
Education in Dillard
29.6% of adults 25 and older in Dillard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dillard
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 28.3%
- Drive alone
- 61.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.2%
Dillard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillard | 326 | $44,643 | $208,800 | $950 |
| Mountain City | 1,004 | $46,250 | $153,400 | $1,102 |
| Clayton | 2,018 | $57,083 | $249,600 | $814 |
| Tiger | 362 | $68,523 | $250,000 | $3,501 |
| Highlands | 1,074 | $71,509 | $700,900 | $650 |
| Franklin | 4,268 | $47,888 | $195,000 | $725 |
| Tallulah Falls | 288 | $94,821 | $404,500 | $820 |
| Cashiers | 683 | $73,750 | $346,200 | $1,341 |
| Hiawassee | 1,293 | $45,000 | $411,100 | $1,072 |
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What is the median household income in Dillard, GA?
The median household income in Dillard is $44,643, 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 Dillard?
The median home value in Dillard is $208,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Dillard?
The median gross rent in Dillard is $950 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Dillard, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Georgia median.
What is the median age in Dillard?
The median age in Dillard is 51.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Dillard?
The average commute to work in Dillard is 26 minutes; 28.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dillard?
The unemployment rate in Dillard is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dillard?
29.6% of adults in Dillard 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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