Living in Morgan, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morgan · Census data 2020–2024
Morgan has 1,902 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $46,250 (40% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $90,200, the median rent is $698/month.
Morgan at a glance
- Population
- 1,902
- Median age
- 39.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $46,250State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $90,200State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $698/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Morgan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 29.6%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Morgan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morgan the median home value is $90,200, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $698 per month, which is 39.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $786 a month in housing costs.
Morgan median household income
The median household income in Morgan is $46,250 and the income per person is $4,928. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Morgan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 136
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 21.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.27
Morgan demographics
- Population
- 1,902
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 2.3%
- 65 and older
- 8.5%
- Households
- 107
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morgan ›
Education in Morgan
4.9% of adults 25 and older in Morgan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morgan
- Unemployment rate
- 29.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 46.7%
Morgan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan | 1,902 | $46,250 | $90,200 | $698 |
| Leary | 264 | $25,750 | $53,000 | — |
| Edison | 1,340 | $29,375 | $64,500 | $418 |
| Arlington | 1,014 | $48,125 | $150,500 | $742 |
| Shellman | 974 | $28,859 | $96,100 | $818 |
| Bluffton | 350 | $86,131 | $161,300 | — |
| Damascus | 272 | $58,125 | $165,600 | $900 |
| Dawson | 4,247 | $28,533 | $106,200 | $745 |
| Cuthbert | 2,991 | $22,447 | $126,100 | $516 |
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What is the median household income in Morgan, GA?
The median household income in Morgan is $46,250, 40% 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 Morgan?
The median home value in Morgan is $90,200, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Morgan?
The median gross rent in Morgan is $698 per month, about 39.4% of household income.
Is Morgan, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 29.6%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
What is the median age in Morgan?
The median age in Morgan is 39.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Morgan?
The average commute to work in Morgan is 26 minutes; 26.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morgan?
The unemployment rate in Morgan is 29.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morgan?
4.9% of adults in Morgan 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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