Living in Gillsville, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gillsville · Census data 2020–2024
Gillsville has 454 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $98,333 (27% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $268,000, the median rent is $2,191/month.
Gillsville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gillsville at a glance
- Population
- 454
- Median age
- 53.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $98,333State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $268,000State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $2,191/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Gillsville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Georgia median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Gillsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gillsville the median home value is $268,000, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,191 per month, which is 13.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,560 a month in housing costs.
Gillsville median household income
The median household income in Gillsville is $98,333 and the income per person is $41,725. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Gillsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 150
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 3.11
Gillsville demographics
- Population
- 454
- Median age
- 53.1
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 146
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 14.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gillsville ›
Education in Gillsville
9.4% of adults 25 and older in Gillsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gillsville
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 86.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Gillsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillsville | 454 | $98,333 | $268,000 | $2,191 |
| Maysville | 2,086 | $61,495 | $253,400 | $1,284 |
| Lula | 2,964 | $69,397 | $239,400 | $1,316 |
| Homer | 1,892 | $89,083 | $311,400 | $1,008 |
| Raoul | 2,253 | $44,597 | $127,500 | — |
| Talmo | 369 | $75,000 | $300,000 | $975 |
| Pendergrass | 3,435 | $90,341 | $329,700 | $1,636 |
| Commerce | 8,013 | $60,961 | $239,900 | $1,183 |
| Alto | 1,055 | $81,250 | $192,200 | $1,051 |
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What is the median household income in Gillsville, GA?
The median household income in Gillsville is $98,333, 27% 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 Gillsville?
The median home value in Gillsville is $268,000, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Gillsville?
The median gross rent in Gillsville is $2,191 per month, about 13.3% of household income.
Is Gillsville, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Georgia median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
What is the median age in Gillsville?
The median age in Gillsville is 53.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Gillsville?
The average commute to work in Gillsville is 21 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gillsville?
The unemployment rate in Gillsville is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gillsville?
9.4% of adults in Gillsville 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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