Living in Ila, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ila · Census data 2020–2024
Ila has 526 residents with a median age of 30.1. The median household income is $54,375 (30% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $205,300, the median rent is $945/month.
Ila is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ila at a glance
- Population
- 526
- Median age
- 30.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $54,375State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $205,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $945/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Ila a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ila
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ila the median home value is $205,300, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $945 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,423 a month in housing costs.
Ila median household income
The median household income in Ila is $54,375 and the income per person is $20,924. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Ila: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 192
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 14.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 3.19
Ila demographics
- Population
- 526
- Median age
- 30.1
- Under 18
- 31.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 165
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ila ›
Education in Ila
7.8% of adults 25 and older in Ila have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ila
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.8%
Ila vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ila | 526 | $54,375 | $205,300 | $945 |
| Danielsville | 952 | $67,500 | $219,900 | $719 |
| Nicholson | 2,335 | $52,147 | $197,800 | $1,008 |
| Colbert | 806 | $75,469 | $325,400 | $1,304 |
| Hull | 832 | $43,333 | $260,200 | $1,114 |
| Commerce | 8,013 | $60,961 | $239,900 | $1,183 |
| Franklin Springs | 1,108 | $75,729 | $207,500 | $939 |
| Comer | 2,029 | $52,891 | $223,800 | — |
| Royston | 2,258 | $34,435 | $220,800 | $545 |
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What is the median household income in Ila, GA?
The median household income in Ila is $54,375, 30% 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 Ila?
The median home value in Ila is $205,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Ila?
The median gross rent in Ila is $945 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Ila, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
What is the median age in Ila?
The median age in Ila is 30.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Ila?
The average commute to work in Ila is 31 minutes; 17.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ila?
The unemployment rate in Ila is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ila?
7.8% of adults in Ila 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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