Living in McRae-Helena, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McRae-Helena · Census data 2020–2024
McRae-Helena has 6,030 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $43,618 (44% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $113,500, the median rent is $713/month.
McRae-Helena at a glance
- Population
- 6,030
- Median age
- 41.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $43,618State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $113,500State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $713/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 54.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is McRae-Helena a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 31.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in McRae-Helena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McRae-Helena the median home value is $113,500, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,473 a month in housing costs.
McRae-Helena median household income
The median household income in McRae-Helena is $43,618 and the income per person is $15,215. 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in McRae-Helena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,947
- Owner-occupied
- 54.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.3%
- Vacant
- 19%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.53
McRae-Helena demographics
- Population
- 6,030
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 15.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 1,577
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McRae-Helena ›
Education in McRae-Helena
8% of adults 25 and older in McRae-Helena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McRae-Helena
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 89.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.3%
McRae-Helena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McRae-Helena | 6,030 | $43,618 | $113,500 | $713 |
| Scotland | 218 | $61,964 | $102,500 | — |
| Alamo | 3,037 | $18,451 | $103,300 | $576 |
| Milan | 842 | $29,583 | $75,400 | $844 |
| Chauncey | 264 | $40,694 | $77,700 | $417 |
| Lumber City | 1,004 | $32,841 | $77,200 | $700 |
| Glenwood | 745 | $23,750 | $104,500 | $381 |
| Jacksonville | 121 | $49,375 | $33,300 | $975 |
| Eastman | 5,584 | $52,394 | $129,800 | $770 |
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What is the median household income in McRae-Helena, GA?
The median household income in McRae-Helena is $43,618, 44% 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 McRae-Helena?
The median home value in McRae-Helena is $113,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in McRae-Helena?
The median gross rent in McRae-Helena is $713 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is McRae-Helena, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 31.5%.
What is the median age in McRae-Helena?
The median age in McRae-Helena is 41.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in McRae-Helena?
The average commute to work in McRae-Helena is 21 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McRae-Helena?
The unemployment rate in McRae-Helena is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McRae-Helena?
8% of adults in McRae-Helena 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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