Living in Molena, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Molena · Census data 2020–2024
Molena has 635 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $39,743 (49% lower than the Georgia median), the median rent is $1,458/month.
Molena is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Molena at a glance
- Population
- 635
- Median age
- 43.8State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $39,743State: $77,353
- Median rent
- $1,458/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 83.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.3%
- Average commute
- 49 min
Is Molena a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 49 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Molena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Molena the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,458 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Molena median household income
The median household income in Molena is $39,743 and the income per person is $30,009. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Molena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 241
- Owner-occupied
- 83.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.6%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.65
Molena demographics
- Population
- 635
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 223
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Molena ›
Education in Molena
8.3% of adults 25 and older in Molena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Molena
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 49 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 87.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 48.9%
Molena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molena | 635 | $39,743 | — | $1,458 |
| Woodbury | 820 | $54,375 | $109,100 | — |
| Concord | 438 | $77,679 | $202,600 | $1,425 |
| Gay | 119 | $75,938 | $312,500 | — |
| Hilltop | 222 | $23,625 | $182,100 | — |
| Sunset Village | 825 | $71,574 | $170,300 | — |
| Hannahs Mill | 3,230 | $69,850 | $154,600 | $851 |
| Zebulon | 1,698 | $49,706 | $213,400 | $937 |
| Meansville | 323 | $50,341 | $281,300 | $1,442 |
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What is the median household income in Molena, GA?
The median household income in Molena is $39,743, 49% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Molena?
The median gross rent in Molena is $1,458 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Molena, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 49 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Molena?
The median age in Molena is 43.8 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Molena?
The average commute to work in Molena is 49 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Molena?
The unemployment rate in Molena is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Molena?
8.3% of adults in Molena 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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