Living in Evans, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Evans · Census data 2020–2024
Evans has 36,998 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $125,098 (62% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $366,100, the median rent is $1,617/month.
Evans at a glance
- Population
- 36,998
- Median age
- 42State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $125,098State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $366,100State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,617/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 87.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Evans a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Evans
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Evans the median home value is $366,100, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,617 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,070 a month in housing costs.
Evans median household income
The median household income in Evans is $125,098 and the income per person is $49,773. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Evans: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,398
- Owner-occupied
- 87.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.2%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 3.04
Evans demographics
- Population
- 36,998
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 12,056
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 16.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Evans ›
Education in Evans
52.2% of adults 25 and older in Evans have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 22.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Evans
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 82%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Evans vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans | 36,998 | $125,098 | $366,100 | $1,617 |
| Martinez | 33,750 | $81,602 | $246,100 | $1,284 |
| Clarks Hill | 133 | $45,208 | — | — |
| Grovetown | 17,014 | $85,660 | $254,300 | $1,407 |
| Appling | 702 | $88,309 | $299,300 | — |
| North Augusta | 25,653 | $86,092 | $233,600 | $1,169 |
| Murphys Estates | 1,064 | $89,531 | $189,300 | — |
| Modoc | 577 | $98,073 | — | — |
| Belvedere | 5,180 | $53,021 | $143,500 | $987 |
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What is the median household income in Evans, GA?
The median household income in Evans is $125,098, 62% higher 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 Evans?
The median home value in Evans is $366,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Evans?
The median gross rent in Evans is $1,617 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Evans, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Evans?
The median age in Evans is 42 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Evans?
The average commute to work in Evans is 24 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Evans?
The unemployment rate in Evans is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Evans?
52.2% of adults in Evans 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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