Living in Emerson, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emerson · Census data 2020–2024
Emerson has 1,573 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $75,250 (about the same as the Georgia median), the median home value is $226,600, the median rent is $1,486/month.
Emerson at a glance
- Population
- 1,573
- Median age
- 39.9State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $75,250State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $226,600State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,486/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Emerson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Georgia median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Emerson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emerson the median home value is $226,600, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,486 per month, which is 47% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,610 a month in housing costs.
Emerson median household income
The median household income in Emerson is $75,250 and the income per person is $41,972. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Emerson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 613
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.67
Emerson demographics
- Population
- 1,573
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 585
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emerson ›
Education in Emerson
36.7% of adults 25 and older in Emerson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emerson
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Emerson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson | 1,573 | $75,250 | $226,600 | $1,486 |
| Cartersville | 24,074 | $84,437 | $338,200 | $1,229 |
| Acworth | 22,473 | $83,539 | $339,900 | $1,664 |
| Kennesaw | 34,605 | $83,356 | $335,400 | $1,845 |
| White | 953 | $79,286 | $173,200 | $891 |
| Euharlee | 4,230 | $99,597 | $247,400 | — |
| Kingston | 993 | $52,682 | $217,000 | $932 |
| Woodstock | 37,381 | $103,496 | $436,500 | $1,821 |
| Taylorsville | 335 | $41,042 | $203,100 | $1,219 |
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What is the median household income in Emerson, GA?
The median household income in Emerson is $75,250, about the same as 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 Emerson?
The median home value in Emerson is $226,600, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Emerson?
The median gross rent in Emerson is $1,486 per month, about 47% of household income.
Is Emerson, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.5%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Georgia median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%.
What is the median age in Emerson?
The median age in Emerson is 39.9 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Emerson?
The average commute to work in Emerson is 29 minutes; 18.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emerson?
The unemployment rate in Emerson is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emerson?
36.7% of adults in Emerson 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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