Living in Funston, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Funston · Census data 2020–2024
Funston has 732 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $60,938 (21% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $101,300, the median rent is $1,000/month.
Funston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Funston at a glance
- Population
- 732
- Median age
- 33State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $60,938State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $101,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,000/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Funston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Georgia median.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Funston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Funston the median home value is $101,300, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $753 a month in housing costs.
Funston median household income
The median household income in Funston is $60,938 and the income per person is $24,104. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Funston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 284
- Owner-occupied
- 76.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.9%
- Vacant
- 16.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.08
Funston demographics
- Population
- 732
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 8.6%
- Households
- 238
- Foreign-born
- 9.8%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Funston ›
Education in Funston
8.7% of adults 25 and older in Funston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Funston
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Funston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funston | 732 | $60,938 | $101,300 | $1,000 |
| Moultrie | 14,588 | $43,670 | $157,200 | $790 |
| Doerun | 961 | $44,167 | $133,800 | $833 |
| Sale City | 318 | $36,000 | $94,500 | $725 |
| Norman Park | 1,116 | $50,529 | $92,700 | $867 |
| Coolidge | 923 | $59,063 | $158,400 | $724 |
| Meigs | 924 | $36,458 | $69,000 | $595 |
| Pelham | 3,433 | $39,023 | $93,800 | $773 |
| Ellenton | 267 | $55,795 | — | $895 |
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What is the median household income in Funston, GA?
The median household income in Funston is $60,938, 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 Funston?
The median home value in Funston is $101,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Funston?
The median gross rent in Funston is $1,000 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Funston, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Georgia median.
What is the median age in Funston?
The median age in Funston is 33 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Funston?
The average commute to work in Funston is 25 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Funston?
The unemployment rate in Funston is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Funston?
8.7% of adults in Funston 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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