Living in Gumlog, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gumlog · Census data 2020–2024
Gumlog has 2,382 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $68,571 (11% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $245,000, the median rent is $908/month.
Gumlog at a glance
- Population
- 2,382
- Median age
- 44.9State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $68,571State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $245,000State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $908/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Gumlog a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Gumlog
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gumlog the median home value is $245,000, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $908 per month, which is 16.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,887 a month in housing costs.
Gumlog median household income
The median household income in Gumlog is $68,571 and the income per person is $30,062. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Gumlog: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,551
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.5%
- Vacant
- 41.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.61
41.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gumlog has many vacation and second homes.
Gumlog demographics
- Population
- 2,382
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 914
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gumlog ›
Education in Gumlog
20.6% of adults 25 and older in Gumlog have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gumlog
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 86.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Gumlog vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gumlog | 2,382 | $68,571 | $245,000 | $908 |
| Chickasaw Point | 620 | $84,875 | $350,700 | — |
| Lavonia | 2,279 | $36,859 | $198,100 | $904 |
| Avalon | 314 | $51,375 | $189,300 | $916 |
| Martin | 422 | $45,313 | $164,400 | $869 |
| Fair Play | 757 | $82,083 | $222,500 | — |
| Bowersville | 522 | $60,625 | $87,500 | $945 |
| Canon | 879 | $42,308 | $118,300 | $857 |
| Reed Creek | 3,151 | $76,973 | $342,900 | $1,596 |
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What is the median household income in Gumlog, GA?
The median household income in Gumlog is $68,571, 11% 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 Gumlog?
The median home value in Gumlog is $245,000, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Gumlog?
The median gross rent in Gumlog is $908 per month, about 16.9% of household income.
Is Gumlog, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Gumlog?
The median age in Gumlog is 44.9 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Gumlog?
The average commute to work in Gumlog is 35 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gumlog?
The unemployment rate in Gumlog is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gumlog?
20.6% of adults in Gumlog 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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