Living in New England, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New England · Census data 2020–2024
New England has 391 residents with a median age of 56.8. The median household income is $26,374 (66% lower than the Georgia median).
New England is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New England at a glance
- Population
- 391
- Median age
- 56.8State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $26,374State: $77,353
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is New England a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Median household income 66% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 11.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
New England median household income
The median household income in New England is $26,374 and the income per person is $18,609. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in New England: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 263
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 29.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.11
New England demographics
- Population
- 391
- Median age
- 56.8
- Under 18
- 10%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 185
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New England ›
Education in New England
0% of adults 25 and older in New England have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New England
- Unemployment rate
- 11.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 25.7%
- Drive alone
- 60.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73%
New England vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 391 | $26,374 | — | — |
| Trenton | 2,123 | $39,441 | $166,000 | $670 |
| Wildwood | 368 | $80,721 | $218,100 | — |
| Lookout Mountain | 1,721 | $158,000 | $564,600 | $1,213 |
| Chattanooga Valley | 4,601 | $52,813 | $205,300 | $1,051 |
| Lookout Mountain | 2,111 | $201,000 | $855,300 | $1,428 |
| Fairview | 5,302 | $64,050 | $183,600 | $989 |
| Chickamauga | 3,014 | $92,532 | $269,100 | $750 |
| Rossville | 3,978 | $59,191 | $133,000 | $1,033 |
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What is the median household income in New England, GA?
The median household income in New England is $26,374, 66% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is New England, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 66% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 11.9%.
What is the median age in New England?
The median age in New England is 56.8 years (Georgia: 37.6).
What is the unemployment rate in New England?
The unemployment rate in New England is 11.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New England?
0% of adults in New England 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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