Living in Lovejoy, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lovejoy · Census data 2020–2024
Lovejoy has 11,508 residents with a median age of 30.4. The median household income is $71,612 (7% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $265,100, the median rent is $1,481/month.
Lovejoy at a glance
- Population
- 11,508
- Median age
- 30.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $71,612State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $265,100State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,481/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 50.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Lovejoy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lovejoy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lovejoy the median home value is $265,100, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,481 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,677 a month in housing costs.
Lovejoy median household income
The median household income in Lovejoy is $71,612 and the income per person is $28,108. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Lovejoy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,056
- Owner-occupied
- 50.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.1%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2008
- Average household size
- 2.83
Lovejoy demographics
- Population
- 11,508
- Median age
- 30.4
- Under 18
- 34.6%
- 65 and older
- 5.1%
- Households
- 3,836
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lovejoy ›
Education in Lovejoy
28.6% of adults 25 and older in Lovejoy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lovejoy
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Lovejoy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovejoy | 11,508 | $71,612 | $265,100 | $1,481 |
| Bonanza | 3,279 | $60,260 | $204,200 | $1,559 |
| Irondale | 9,185 | $55,030 | $204,500 | $1,741 |
| Hampton | 8,687 | $75,052 | $283,700 | $1,712 |
| Jonesboro | 6,143 | $50,843 | $188,300 | $1,068 |
| Sunny Side | 994 | $44,750 | $100,000 | $1,093 |
| Woolsey | 235 | $121,250 | $546,100 | — |
| Stockbridge | 35,737 | $70,136 | $276,700 | $1,494 |
| Fayetteville | 19,719 | $82,188 | $368,200 | $1,720 |
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What is the median household income in Lovejoy, GA?
The median household income in Lovejoy is $71,612, 7% 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 Lovejoy?
The median home value in Lovejoy is $265,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Lovejoy?
The median gross rent in Lovejoy is $1,481 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Lovejoy, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Lovejoy?
The median age in Lovejoy is 30.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Lovejoy?
The average commute to work in Lovejoy is 34 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lovejoy?
The unemployment rate in Lovejoy is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lovejoy?
28.6% of adults in Lovejoy 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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