Living in Elberton, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elberton · Census data 2020–2024
Elberton has 4,720 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $50,059 (35% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $114,900, the median rent is $916/month.
Elberton at a glance
- Population
- 4,720
- Median age
- 39.8State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $50,059State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $114,900State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $916/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 50.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Elberton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 25.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Elberton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elberton the median home value is $114,900, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $916 per month, which is 30.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,163 a month in housing costs.
Elberton median household income
The median household income in Elberton is $50,059 and the income per person is $28,097. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Elberton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,143
- Owner-occupied
- 50.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.3%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.35
Elberton demographics
- Population
- 4,720
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 1,945
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elberton ›
Education in Elberton
17.6% of adults 25 and older in Elberton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elberton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.7%
Elberton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elberton | 4,720 | $50,059 | $114,900 | $916 |
| Carlton | 245 | $84,375 | $173,900 | $1,313 |
| Bowman | 804 | $40,625 | $99,000 | $712 |
| Comer | 2,029 | $52,891 | $223,800 | — |
| Calhoun Falls | 2,049 | $38,715 | $70,700 | $585 |
| Hartwell | 4,562 | $49,280 | $165,700 | $728 |
| Tignall | 763 | $53,438 | $71,000 | $928 |
| Iva | 972 | $25,000 | $156,400 | $774 |
| Royston | 2,258 | $34,435 | $220,800 | $545 |
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What is the median household income in Elberton, GA?
The median household income in Elberton is $50,059, 35% 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 Elberton?
The median home value in Elberton is $114,900, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Elberton?
The median gross rent in Elberton is $916 per month, about 30.3% of household income.
Is Elberton, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 25.7%.
What is the median age in Elberton?
The median age in Elberton is 39.8 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Elberton?
The average commute to work in Elberton is 24 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elberton?
The unemployment rate in Elberton is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elberton?
17.6% of adults in Elberton 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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