Living in Doerun, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Doerun · Census data 2020–2024
Doerun has 961 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $44,167 (43% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $133,800, the median rent is $833/month.
Doerun is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Doerun at a glance
- Population
- 961
- Median age
- 35.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $44,167State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $133,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $833/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 48.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Doerun a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 31.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Doerun
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Doerun the median home value is $133,800, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,199 a month in housing costs.
Doerun median household income
The median household income in Doerun is $44,167 and the income per person is $20,093. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Doerun: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 411
- Owner-occupied
- 48.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.6%
- Vacant
- 11.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.64
Doerun demographics
- Population
- 961
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 33.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 364
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Doerun ›
Education in Doerun
11.3% of adults 25 and older in Doerun have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Doerun
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.5%
Doerun vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doerun | 961 | $44,167 | $133,800 | $833 |
| Sale City | 318 | $36,000 | $94,500 | $725 |
| Funston | 732 | $60,938 | $101,300 | $1,000 |
| Moultrie | 14,588 | $43,670 | $157,200 | $790 |
| Norman Park | 1,116 | $50,529 | $92,700 | $867 |
| Baconton | 790 | $56,667 | $87,900 | $731 |
| Sylvester | 5,489 | $58,417 | $115,900 | $896 |
| Poulan | 681 | $58,333 | $80,900 | $906 |
| Putney | 3,150 | $68,627 | $134,600 | $1,049 |
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What is the median household income in Doerun, GA?
The median household income in Doerun is $44,167, 43% 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 Doerun?
The median home value in Doerun is $133,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Doerun?
The median gross rent in Doerun is $833 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Doerun, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 31.1%.
What is the median age in Doerun?
The median age in Doerun is 35.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Doerun?
The average commute to work in Doerun is 25 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Doerun?
The unemployment rate in Doerun is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Doerun?
11.3% of adults in Doerun 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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