Living in Girard, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Girard · Census data 2020–2024
Girard has 137 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $66,250 (14% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $111,100.
Girard is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Girard at a glance
- Population
- 137
- Median age
- 40State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $111,100State: $303,300
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.3%
Is Girard a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Georgia median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Girard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Girard the median home value is $111,100, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Girard median household income
The median household income in Girard is $66,250 and the income per person is $25,511. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Girard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 78
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 64.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 4.89
64.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Girard has many vacation and second homes.
Girard demographics
- Population
- 137
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 33.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 28
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 16.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Girard ›
Education in Girard
30.3% of adults 25 and older in Girard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 19.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Girard
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 87.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.4%
Girard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girard | 137 | $66,250 | $111,100 | — |
| Sardis | 912 | $52,303 | $61,800 | $659 |
| Hiltonia | 492 | $38,929 | — | $546 |
| Waynesboro | 5,644 | $41,620 | $161,500 | $746 |
| Snelling | 219 | $51,500 | $64,400 | — |
| Sylvania | 2,618 | $46,033 | $155,300 | $571 |
| Millen | 2,956 | $42,269 | $86,300 | $537 |
| Jackson | 1,870 | $39,634 | $199,800 | $541 |
| Allendale | 2,653 | $23,529 | $86,500 | $568 |
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What is the median household income in Girard, GA?
The median household income in Girard is $66,250, 14% 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 Girard?
The median home value in Girard is $111,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
Is Girard, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Georgia median.
What is the median age in Girard?
The median age in Girard is 40 years (Georgia: 37.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Girard?
The unemployment rate in Girard is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Girard?
30.3% of adults in Girard 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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