Living in Epworth, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Epworth · Census data 2020–2024
Epworth has 1,994 residents with a median age of 24.9. The median household income is $67,176 (13% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $139,500, the median rent is $1,303/month.
Epworth at a glance
- Population
- 1,994
- Median age
- 24.9State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $67,176State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $139,500State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,303/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 47.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Epworth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 40.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Epworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Epworth the median home value is $139,500, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,303 per month, which is 22% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Epworth median household income
The median household income in Epworth is $67,176 and the income per person is $22,403. 40.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Epworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 700
- Owner-occupied
- 47.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.6%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 3.06
Epworth demographics
- Population
- 1,994
- Median age
- 24.9
- Under 18
- 38%
- 65 and older
- 6.5%
- Households
- 652
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Epworth ›
Education in Epworth
7.9% of adults 25 and older in Epworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Epworth
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 65.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Epworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epworth | 1,994 | $67,176 | $139,500 | $1,303 |
| McCaysville | 1,392 | $52,593 | $121,900 | $595 |
| Copperhill | 493 | $45,417 | $99,000 | $863 |
| Blue Ridge | 1,323 | $44,773 | $348,200 | $851 |
| Morganton | 241 | $70,625 | $263,800 | $725 |
| Farner | 197 | $29,464 | $117,200 | — |
| Ellijay | 1,927 | $48,136 | $349,100 | $791 |
| East Ellijay | 488 | $29,125 | $208,300 | $663 |
| Benton | 1,560 | $29,414 | $184,200 | $472 |
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What is the median household income in Epworth, GA?
The median household income in Epworth is $67,176, 13% 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 Epworth?
The median home value in Epworth is $139,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Epworth?
The median gross rent in Epworth is $1,303 per month, about 22% of household income.
Is Epworth, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 40.6%.
What is the median age in Epworth?
The median age in Epworth is 24.9 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Epworth?
The average commute to work in Epworth is 15 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Epworth?
The unemployment rate in Epworth is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Epworth?
7.9% of adults in Epworth 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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