Living in Lavonia, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lavonia · Census data 2020–2024
Lavonia has 2,279 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $36,859 (52% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $198,100, the median rent is $904/month.
Lavonia at a glance
- Population
- 2,279
- Median age
- 33.7State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $36,859State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $198,100State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $904/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 59.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Lavonia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 26.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lavonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lavonia the median home value is $198,100, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $904 per month, which is 35.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,539 a month in housing costs.
Lavonia median household income
The median household income in Lavonia is $36,859 and the income per person is $21,645. 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Lavonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,132
- Owner-occupied
- 59.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.5%
- Vacant
- 19.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.49
Lavonia demographics
- Population
- 2,279
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 32.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 916
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lavonia ›
Education in Lavonia
26.8% of adults 25 and older in Lavonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lavonia
- Unemployment rate
- 11.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Lavonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavonia | 2,279 | $36,859 | $198,100 | $904 |
| Bowersville | 522 | $60,625 | $87,500 | $945 |
| Gumlog | 2,382 | $68,571 | $245,000 | $908 |
| Martin | 422 | $45,313 | $164,400 | $869 |
| Canon | 879 | $42,308 | $118,300 | $857 |
| Avalon | 314 | $51,375 | $189,300 | $916 |
| Chickasaw Point | 620 | $84,875 | $350,700 | — |
| Carnesville | 852 | $85,000 | $200,000 | $919 |
| Fair Play | 757 | $82,083 | $222,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lavonia, GA?
The median household income in Lavonia is $36,859, 52% 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 Lavonia?
The median home value in Lavonia is $198,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Lavonia?
The median gross rent in Lavonia is $904 per month, about 35.5% of household income.
Is Lavonia, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 26.8%.
What is the median age in Lavonia?
The median age in Lavonia is 33.7 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Lavonia?
The average commute to work in Lavonia is 19 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lavonia?
The unemployment rate in Lavonia is 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lavonia?
26.8% of adults in Lavonia 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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