Living in Hartwell, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hartwell · Census data 2020–2024
Hartwell has 4,562 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $49,280 (36% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $165,700, the median rent is $728/month.
Hartwell at a glance
- Population
- 4,562
- Median age
- 44State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $49,280State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $165,700State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $728/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 57.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Hartwell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Georgia median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hartwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hartwell the median home value is $165,700, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $728 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,299 a month in housing costs.
Hartwell median household income
The median household income in Hartwell is $49,280 and the income per person is $27,302. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Hartwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,315
- Owner-occupied
- 57.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.5%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.19
Hartwell demographics
- Population
- 4,562
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 1,973
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hartwell ›
Education in Hartwell
14.9% of adults 25 and older in Hartwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hartwell
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
Hartwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell | 4,562 | $49,280 | $165,700 | $728 |
| Reed Creek | 3,151 | $76,973 | $342,900 | $1,596 |
| Bowersville | 522 | $60,625 | $87,500 | $945 |
| Canon | 879 | $42,308 | $118,300 | $857 |
| Royston | 2,258 | $34,435 | $220,800 | $545 |
| Fair Play | 757 | $82,083 | $222,500 | — |
| Bowman | 804 | $40,625 | $99,000 | $712 |
| Lavonia | 2,279 | $36,859 | $198,100 | $904 |
| Franklin Springs | 1,108 | $75,729 | $207,500 | $939 |
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What is the median household income in Hartwell, GA?
The median household income in Hartwell is $49,280, 36% 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 Hartwell?
The median home value in Hartwell is $165,700, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Hartwell?
The median gross rent in Hartwell is $728 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Hartwell, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 12.7%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Georgia median.
What is the median age in Hartwell?
The median age in Hartwell is 44 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Hartwell?
The average commute to work in Hartwell is 23 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hartwell?
The unemployment rate in Hartwell is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hartwell?
14.9% of adults in Hartwell 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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