Living in Gough, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gough · Census data 2020–2024
Gough has 139 residents with a median age of 77.4. The median household income is $13,872 (82% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $9,999, the median rent is $823/month.
Gough is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gough at a glance
- Population
- 139
- Median age
- 77.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $13,872State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $9,999State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $823/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 15%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Gough a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 97% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 82% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 87.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Gough
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gough the median home value is $9,999, 97% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $823 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Gough median household income
The median household income in Gough is $13,872 and the income per person is $14,535. 87.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Gough: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 169
- Owner-occupied
- 15%
- Renter-occupied
- 85%
- Vacant
- 33.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 1.23
33.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gough has many vacation and second homes.
Gough demographics
- Population
- 139
- Median age
- 77.4
- Under 18
- 7.2%
- 65 and older
- 65.5%
- Households
- 113
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gough ›
Education in Gough
0% of adults 25 and older in Gough have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gough
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 0.9%
Gough vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gough | 139 | $13,872 | $9,999 | $823 |
| Louisville | 2,132 | $49,821 | $120,400 | $654 |
| Wrens | 2,187 | $37,609 | $123,400 | $722 |
| Waynesboro | 5,644 | $41,620 | $161,500 | $746 |
| Blythe | 806 | $48,750 | $135,800 | $925 |
| Hephzibah | 3,747 | $65,109 | $185,700 | $1,127 |
| Stapleton | 460 | $48,333 | $154,700 | $776 |
| Wadley | 1,706 | $37,500 | $64,600 | $606 |
| Midville | 378 | $32,778 | $56,800 | $362 |
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What is the median household income in Gough, GA?
The median household income in Gough is $13,872, 82% 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 Gough?
The median home value in Gough is $9,999, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Gough?
The median gross rent in Gough is $823 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Gough, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 97% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 82% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 87.8%.
What is the median age in Gough?
The median age in Gough is 77.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Gough?
The unemployment rate in Gough is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gough?
0% of adults in Gough 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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