Living in Hiram, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hiram · Census data 2020–2024
Hiram has 5,231 residents with a median age of 30.7. The median household income is $85,119 (10% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $303,200, the median rent is $2,085/month.
Hiram at a glance
- Population
- 5,231
- Median age
- 30.7State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $85,119State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $303,200State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $2,085/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.4%
- Average commute
- 46 min
Is Hiram a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Georgia median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 12%.
Cons: An average commute of 46 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hiram
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hiram the median home value is $303,200, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,085 per month, which is 36.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,473 a month in housing costs.
Hiram median household income
The median household income in Hiram is $85,119 and the income per person is $40,506. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Hiram: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,002
- Owner-occupied
- 64.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.6%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.84
Hiram demographics
- Population
- 5,231
- Median age
- 30.7
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 10.2%
- Households
- 1,841
- Foreign-born
- 14.7%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hiram ›
Education in Hiram
40.4% of adults 25 and older in Hiram have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 20.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hiram
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 46 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 3.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Hiram vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiram | 5,231 | $85,119 | $303,200 | $2,085 |
| Powder Springs | 18,009 | $105,070 | $332,900 | $1,583 |
| Dallas | 14,714 | $75,545 | $251,800 | $1,492 |
| Austell | 8,447 | $72,938 | $284,900 | $1,494 |
| Lithia Springs | 16,875 | $62,417 | $220,000 | $1,402 |
| Douglasville | 37,536 | $79,107 | $359,200 | $1,582 |
| Mableton | 77,678 | $77,980 | $313,100 | $1,472 |
| Fair Oaks | 9,014 | $62,996 | $199,600 | $1,314 |
| Kennesaw | 34,605 | $83,356 | $335,400 | $1,845 |
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What is the median household income in Hiram, GA?
The median household income in Hiram is $85,119, 10% higher 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 Hiram?
The median home value in Hiram is $303,200, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Hiram?
The median gross rent in Hiram is $2,085 per month, about 36.6% of household income.
Is Hiram, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Georgia median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 12%. Minuses: an average commute of 46 minutes.
What is the median age in Hiram?
The median age in Hiram is 30.7 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Hiram?
The average commute to work in Hiram is 46 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hiram?
The unemployment rate in Hiram is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hiram?
40.4% of adults in Hiram 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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