Living in Eton, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eton · Census data 2020–2024
Eton has 735 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $79,250 (about the same as the Georgia median), the median home value is $229,300, the median rent is $957/month.
Eton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Eton at a glance
- Population
- 735
- Median age
- 31.9State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $79,250State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $229,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $957/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Eton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Georgia median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 18.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Eton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eton the median home value is $229,300, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $957 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,473 a month in housing costs.
Eton median household income
The median household income in Eton is $79,250 and the income per person is $25,167. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Eton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 244
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 3.27
Eton demographics
- Population
- 735
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 225
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eton ›
Education in Eton
20% of adults 25 and older in Eton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eton
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Eton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eton | 735 | $79,250 | $229,300 | $957 |
| Chatsworth | 4,893 | $69,058 | $205,900 | $821 |
| Dalton | 34,538 | $63,577 | $222,400 | $996 |
| Varnell | 2,920 | $86,100 | $229,400 | $1,216 |
| Cohutta | 930 | $75,781 | $225,000 | $858 |
| Tunnel Hill | 939 | $56,536 | $195,600 | $939 |
| Apison | 4,271 | $129,307 | $459,000 | $812 |
| Wildwood Lake | 3,495 | $62,722 | $231,700 | $972 |
| Ellijay | 1,927 | $48,136 | $349,100 | $791 |
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What is the median household income in Eton, GA?
The median household income in Eton is $79,250, 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 Eton?
The median home value in Eton is $229,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Eton?
The median gross rent in Eton is $957 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is Eton, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Georgia median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in Eton?
The median age in Eton is 31.9 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Eton?
The average commute to work in Eton is 28 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eton?
The unemployment rate in Eton is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eton?
20% of adults in Eton 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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