Living in Pearson, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pearson · Census data 2020–2024
Pearson has 1,919 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $32,286 (58% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $65,800, the median rent is $689/month.
Pearson at a glance
- Population
- 1,919
- Median age
- 33.9State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $32,286State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $65,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $689/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 46.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Pearson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 36.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Pearson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pearson the median home value is $65,800, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $689 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $856 a month in housing costs.
Pearson median household income
The median household income in Pearson is $32,286 and the income per person is $24,556. 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Pearson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 965
- Owner-occupied
- 46.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.6%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.19
Pearson demographics
- Population
- 1,919
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 866
- Foreign-born
- 26.3%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pearson ›
Education in Pearson
6.2% of adults 25 and older in Pearson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pearson
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Pearson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson | 1,919 | $32,286 | $65,800 | $689 |
| Axson | 268 | $80,526 | $89,100 | — |
| Willacoochee | 1,301 | $32,750 | $43,200 | $629 |
| Douglas | 11,749 | $34,408 | $133,300 | $680 |
| Homerville | 2,432 | $35,671 | $94,200 | $425 |
| Nicholls | 3,434 | $43,977 | $42,900 | $625 |
| Du Pont | 197 | $26,384 | $43,300 | — |
| Lakeland | 2,968 | $31,147 | $148,600 | $879 |
| Alapaha | 444 | $32,569 | $99,300 | $477 |
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Pearson ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Pearson: FAQ
What is the median household income in Pearson, GA?
The median household income in Pearson is $32,286, 58% 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 Pearson?
The median home value in Pearson is $65,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Pearson?
The median gross rent in Pearson is $689 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is Pearson, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 36.4%.
What is the median age in Pearson?
The median age in Pearson is 33.9 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Pearson?
The average commute to work in Pearson is 20 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pearson?
The unemployment rate in Pearson is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pearson?
6.2% of adults in Pearson 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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