Living in Newborn, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newborn · Census data 2020–2024
Newborn has 653 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $65,278 (16% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $233,300, the median rent is $1,070/month.
Newborn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Newborn at a glance
- Population
- 653
- Median age
- 42.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $65,278State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $233,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,070/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 73.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Newborn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 19%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Newborn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newborn the median home value is $233,300, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Newborn median household income
The median household income in Newborn is $65,278 and the income per person is $31,883. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Newborn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 273
- Owner-occupied
- 73.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.1%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.80
Newborn demographics
- Population
- 653
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 230
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newborn ›
Education in Newborn
17.6% of adults 25 and older in Newborn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newborn
- Unemployment rate
- 19%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Newborn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 653 | $65,278 | $233,300 | $1,070 |
| Mansfield | 380 | $66,000 | $211,300 | $1,719 |
| Social Circle | 5,217 | $88,591 | $307,300 | $1,083 |
| Rutledge | 1,271 | $56,944 | $283,900 | $1,393 |
| Shady Dale | 345 | $68,333 | $119,200 | $933 |
| Covington | 14,584 | $58,810 | $301,900 | $1,191 |
| Porterdale | 1,466 | $49,773 | $199,000 | $1,176 |
| Oxford | 1,770 | $56,563 | $208,000 | $1,218 |
| Madison | 4,864 | $61,510 | $347,200 | $1,165 |
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What is the median household income in Newborn, GA?
The median household income in Newborn is $65,278, 16% 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 Newborn?
The median home value in Newborn is $233,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Newborn?
The median gross rent in Newborn is $1,070 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Newborn, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 19%.
What is the median age in Newborn?
The median age in Newborn is 42.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Newborn?
The average commute to work in Newborn is 32 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newborn?
The unemployment rate in Newborn is 19% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newborn?
17.6% of adults in Newborn 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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