Living in Gresham Park, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gresham Park · Census data 2020–2024
Gresham Park has 6,935 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $71,042 (8% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $297,800, the median rent is $1,542/month.
Gresham Park at a glance
- Population
- 6,935
- Median age
- 40.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $71,042State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $297,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,542/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 65.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Gresham Park a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Gresham Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gresham Park the median home value is $297,800, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,542 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,760 a month in housing costs.
Gresham Park median household income
The median household income in Gresham Park is $71,042 and the income per person is $40,891. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Gresham Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,544
- Owner-occupied
- 65.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.3%
- Vacant
- 19.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.42
Gresham Park demographics
- Population
- 6,935
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 2,858
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gresham Park ›
Education in Gresham Park
38.4% of adults 25 and older in Gresham Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gresham Park
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23%
- Drive alone
- 63.3%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Gresham Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham Park | 6,935 | $71,042 | $297,800 | $1,542 |
| Panthersville | 9,053 | $52,236 | $222,600 | $1,401 |
| Candler-McAfee | 20,905 | $64,699 | $259,300 | $1,498 |
| Belvedere Park | 14,181 | $65,462 | $296,600 | $1,534 |
| Decatur | 24,518 | $139,397 | $701,400 | $1,655 |
| Conley | 5,822 | $44,056 | $183,000 | $1,264 |
| Avondale Estates | 3,530 | $123,795 | $553,900 | $1,557 |
| Druid Hills | 8,169 | $130,139 | $793,200 | $2,022 |
| Hapeville | 6,630 | $95,714 | $312,100 | $1,640 |
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What is the median household income in Gresham Park, GA?
The median household income in Gresham Park is $71,042, 8% 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 Gresham Park?
The median home value in Gresham Park is $297,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Gresham Park?
The median gross rent in Gresham Park is $1,542 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Gresham Park, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in Gresham Park?
The median age in Gresham Park is 40.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Gresham Park?
The average commute to work in Gresham Park is 29 minutes; 23% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gresham Park?
The unemployment rate in Gresham Park is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gresham Park?
38.4% of adults in Gresham Park 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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