Living in Ephesus, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ephesus · Census data 2020–2024
Ephesus has 642 residents with a median age of 27.3. The median household income is $61,250 (21% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $150,600, the median rent is $583/month.
Ephesus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ephesus at a glance
- Population
- 642
- Median age
- 27.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $150,600State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $583/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Ephesus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ephesus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ephesus the median home value is $150,600, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $583 per month, which is 43% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,077 a month in housing costs.
Ephesus median household income
The median household income in Ephesus is $61,250 and the income per person is $30,275. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Ephesus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 225
- Owner-occupied
- 70.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.9%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.90
Ephesus demographics
- Population
- 642
- Median age
- 27.3
- Under 18
- 32.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 221
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ephesus ›
Education in Ephesus
11.6% of adults 25 and older in Ephesus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ephesus
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 90.1%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.2%
Ephesus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephesus | 642 | $61,250 | $150,600 | $583 |
| Roopville | 467 | $78,036 | $231,300 | — |
| Woodland | 682 | $170,223 | $416,700 | $646 |
| Bowdon | 2,006 | $65,337 | $167,500 | $919 |
| Centralhatchee | 662 | $43,698 | — | $1,266 |
| Ranburne | 556 | $81,625 | $238,300 | $919 |
| Franklin | 958 | $32,917 | $366,700 | $570 |
| Wedowee | 899 | $41,875 | $179,700 | $710 |
| Carrollton | 27,392 | $54,379 | $311,100 | $1,089 |
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What is the median household income in Ephesus, GA?
The median household income in Ephesus is $61,250, 21% 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 Ephesus?
The median home value in Ephesus is $150,600, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Ephesus?
The median gross rent in Ephesus is $583 per month, about 43% of household income.
Is Ephesus, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in Ephesus?
The median age in Ephesus is 27.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Ephesus?
The average commute to work in Ephesus is 31 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ephesus?
The unemployment rate in Ephesus is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ephesus?
11.6% of adults in Ephesus 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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