Living in Lumber City, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lumber City · Census data 2020–2024
Lumber City has 1,004 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $32,841 (58% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $77,200, the median rent is $700/month.
Lumber City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lumber City at a glance
- Population
- 1,004
- Median age
- 41.6State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $32,841State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $77,200State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $700/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 56.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Lumber City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Lumber City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lumber City the median home value is $77,200, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, which is 19.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Lumber City median household income
The median household income in Lumber City is $32,841 and the income per person is $47,478. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Lumber City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 367
- Owner-occupied
- 56.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.7%
- Vacant
- 32.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.85
32.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lumber City has many vacation and second homes.
Lumber City demographics
- Population
- 1,004
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 247
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lumber City ›
Education in Lumber City
13% of adults 25 and older in Lumber City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lumber City
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 90%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.6%
Lumber City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumber City | 1,004 | $32,841 | $77,200 | $700 |
| Hazlehurst | 4,092 | $38,616 | $145,300 | $746 |
| Scotland | 218 | $61,964 | $102,500 | — |
| Uvalda | 540 | $63,083 | $104,800 | $800 |
| Graham | 629 | $41,094 | $52,900 | $470 |
| Denton | 222 | $32,614 | $95,400 | — |
| McRae-Helena | 6,030 | $43,618 | $113,500 | $713 |
| Alamo | 3,037 | $18,451 | $103,300 | $576 |
| Alston | 140 | $61,563 | $142,500 | — |
More for people moving to Lumber City
Lumber City ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Lumber City: FAQ
What is the median household income in Lumber City, GA?
The median household income in Lumber City is $32,841, 58% 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 Lumber City?
The median home value in Lumber City is $77,200, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Lumber City?
The median gross rent in Lumber City is $700 per month, about 19.3% of household income.
Is Lumber City, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
What is the median age in Lumber City?
The median age in Lumber City is 41.6 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Lumber City?
The average commute to work in Lumber City is 28 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lumber City?
The unemployment rate in Lumber City is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lumber City?
13% of adults in Lumber City 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.
Last updated: