Living in Enigma, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Enigma · Census data 2020–2024
Enigma has 1,140 residents with a median age of 47.6. The median household income is $32,361 (58% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $91,300, the median rent is $1,000/month.
Enigma is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Enigma at a glance
- Population
- 1,140
- Median age
- 47.6State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $32,361State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $91,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,000/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 51.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Enigma a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 49.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Enigma
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Enigma the median home value is $91,300, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Enigma median household income
The median household income in Enigma is $32,361 and the income per person is $14,799. 49.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Enigma: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 510
- Owner-occupied
- 51.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.1%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.49
Enigma demographics
- Population
- 1,140
- Median age
- 47.6
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 457
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Enigma ›
Education in Enigma
6.5% of adults 25 and older in Enigma have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Enigma
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.6%
Enigma vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enigma | 1,140 | $32,361 | $91,300 | $1,000 |
| Alapaha | 444 | $32,569 | $99,300 | $477 |
| Unionville | 2,000 | $53,351 | $48,500 | $761 |
| Phillipsburg | 193 | $22,120 | — | $643 |
| Tifton | 17,210 | $45,298 | $196,200 | $798 |
| Lenox | 713 | $29,423 | $89,700 | $823 |
| Ocilla | 3,100 | $41,277 | $95,700 | $868 |
| Nashville | 4,928 | $42,516 | $133,900 | $753 |
| Omega | 1,194 | $41,563 | $82,500 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Enigma, GA?
The median household income in Enigma is $32,361, 58% 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 Enigma?
The median home value in Enigma is $91,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Enigma?
The median gross rent in Enigma is $1,000 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Enigma, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 49.7%.
What is the median age in Enigma?
The median age in Enigma is 47.6 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Enigma?
The average commute to work in Enigma is 37 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Enigma?
The unemployment rate in Enigma is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Enigma?
6.5% of adults in Enigma 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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