Living in Eatonton, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eatonton · Census data 2020–2024
Eatonton has 6,515 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $56,250 (27% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $167,400, the median rent is $954/month.
Eatonton at a glance
- Population
- 6,515
- Median age
- 43.5State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $56,250State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $167,400State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $954/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Eatonton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Eatonton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eatonton the median home value is $167,400, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $954 per month, which is 36.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,328 a month in housing costs.
Eatonton median household income
The median household income in Eatonton is $56,250 and the income per person is $36,658. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Eatonton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,755
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.54
Eatonton demographics
- Population
- 6,515
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 2,521
- Foreign-born
- 11.3%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eatonton ›
Education in Eatonton
20.4% of adults 25 and older in Eatonton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eatonton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.4%
Eatonton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eatonton | 6,515 | $56,250 | $167,400 | $954 |
| Crooked Creek | 798 | $30,800 | $238,200 | $838 |
| Shady Dale | 345 | $68,333 | $119,200 | $933 |
| Buckhead | 331 | $80,238 | $227,800 | — |
| Monticello | 2,747 | $48,812 | $168,400 | $1,056 |
| Madison | 4,864 | $61,510 | $347,200 | $1,165 |
| Milledgeville | 16,748 | $41,616 | $193,100 | $913 |
| Greensboro | 3,609 | $39,541 | $194,300 | $758 |
| Hardwick | 3,402 | $39,510 | $91,900 | $930 |
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What is the median household income in Eatonton, GA?
The median household income in Eatonton is $56,250, 27% 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 Eatonton?
The median home value in Eatonton is $167,400, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Eatonton?
The median gross rent in Eatonton is $954 per month, about 36.4% of household income.
Is Eatonton, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Eatonton?
The median age in Eatonton is 43.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Eatonton?
The average commute to work in Eatonton is 23 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eatonton?
The unemployment rate in Eatonton is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eatonton?
20.4% of adults in Eatonton 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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