Living in Lilly, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lilly · Census data 2020–2024
Lilly has 150 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $30,208 (61% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $76,400, the median rent is $619/month.
Lilly is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lilly at a glance
- Population
- 150
- Median age
- 38.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $30,208State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $76,400State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $619/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 50.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Lilly a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 38.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Lilly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lilly the median home value is $76,400, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $619 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,083 a month in housing costs.
Lilly median household income
The median household income in Lilly is $30,208 and the income per person is $14,944. 38.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Lilly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 101
- Owner-occupied
- 50.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.3%
- Vacant
- 31.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.17
31.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lilly has many vacation and second homes.
Lilly demographics
- Population
- 150
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 34%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 69
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lilly ›
Education in Lilly
0% of adults 25 and older in Lilly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lilly
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 44.9%
Lilly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly | 150 | $30,208 | $76,400 | $619 |
| Byromville | 575 | $44,083 | $76,700 | $526 |
| Vienna | 2,881 | $57,736 | $120,300 | $597 |
| Pinehurst | 557 | $45,781 | $94,100 | — |
| Unadilla | 3,064 | $36,875 | $60,600 | $771 |
| Montezuma | 2,966 | $46,875 | $107,700 | $673 |
| Cordele | 9,994 | $33,800 | $121,500 | $786 |
| Oglethorpe | 869 | $28,523 | $65,300 | $659 |
| Andersonville | 231 | $29,107 | — | $875 |
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What is the median household income in Lilly, GA?
The median household income in Lilly is $30,208, 61% 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 Lilly?
The median home value in Lilly is $76,400, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Lilly?
The median gross rent in Lilly is $619 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is Lilly, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 38.7%.
What is the median age in Lilly?
The median age in Lilly is 38.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Lilly?
The average commute to work in Lilly is 28 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lilly?
The unemployment rate in Lilly is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lilly?
0% of adults in Lilly 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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