Living in Oglethorpe, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oglethorpe · Census data 2020–2024
Oglethorpe has 869 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $28,523 (63% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $65,300, the median rent is $659/month.
Oglethorpe is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oglethorpe at a glance
- Population
- 869
- Median age
- 53.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $28,523State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $65,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $659/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Oglethorpe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 63% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 23.9%; a poverty rate of 26.1%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Oglethorpe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oglethorpe the median home value is $65,300, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $659 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $843 a month in housing costs.
Oglethorpe median household income
The median household income in Oglethorpe is $28,523 and the income per person is $22,610. 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Oglethorpe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 610
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 24.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 1.85
Oglethorpe demographics
- Population
- 869
- Median age
- 53.1
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 30%
- Households
- 458
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oglethorpe ›
Education in Oglethorpe
7% of adults 25 and older in Oglethorpe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oglethorpe
- Unemployment rate
- 23.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 96.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.3%
Oglethorpe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe | 869 | $28,523 | $65,300 | $659 |
| Montezuma | 2,966 | $46,875 | $107,700 | $673 |
| Andersonville | 231 | $29,107 | — | $875 |
| Ideal | 718 | $26,500 | $48,900 | $800 |
| Byromville | 575 | $44,083 | $76,700 | $526 |
| Marshallville | 1,046 | $23,068 | $77,500 | $425 |
| Lilly | 150 | $30,208 | $76,400 | $619 |
| Ellaville | 1,668 | $46,964 | $160,500 | $747 |
| Americus | 15,813 | $39,176 | $107,500 | $834 |
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What is the median household income in Oglethorpe, GA?
The median household income in Oglethorpe is $28,523, 63% 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 Oglethorpe?
The median home value in Oglethorpe is $65,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Oglethorpe?
The median gross rent in Oglethorpe is $659 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is Oglethorpe, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 63% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 23.9%; a poverty rate of 26.1%.
What is the median age in Oglethorpe?
The median age in Oglethorpe is 53.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Oglethorpe?
The average commute to work in Oglethorpe is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oglethorpe?
The unemployment rate in Oglethorpe is 23.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oglethorpe?
7% of adults in Oglethorpe 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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