Living in Pine Lake, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pine Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Pine Lake has 882 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $79,792 (3% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $296,200, the median rent is $1,429/month.
Pine Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pine Lake at a glance
- Population
- 882
- Median age
- 41.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $79,792State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $296,200State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,429/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 60.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Pine Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Georgia median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Pine Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pine Lake the median home value is $296,200, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,429 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,835 a month in housing costs.
Pine Lake median household income
The median household income in Pine Lake is $79,792 and the income per person is $48,400. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Pine Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 539
- Owner-occupied
- 60.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.7%
- Vacant
- 17.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 1.99
Pine Lake demographics
- Population
- 882
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 443
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pine Lake ›
Education in Pine Lake
57.3% of adults 25 and older in Pine Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 22.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pine Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 29.2%
- Drive alone
- 58.3%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Pine Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Lake | 882 | $79,792 | $296,200 | $1,429 |
| Stone Mountain | 6,623 | $46,973 | $206,400 | $1,540 |
| Clarkston | 14,557 | $48,564 | $302,600 | $1,422 |
| Scottdale | 10,542 | $85,610 | $357,100 | $1,583 |
| Avondale Estates | 3,530 | $123,795 | $553,900 | $1,557 |
| Tucker | 37,123 | $80,317 | $384,500 | $1,647 |
| Redan | 31,017 | $65,227 | $233,900 | $1,566 |
| Belvedere Park | 14,181 | $65,462 | $296,600 | $1,534 |
| North Decatur | 18,442 | $110,871 | $474,600 | $1,913 |
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What is the median household income in Pine Lake, GA?
The median household income in Pine Lake is $79,792, 3% higher 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 Pine Lake?
The median home value in Pine Lake is $296,200, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Pine Lake?
The median gross rent in Pine Lake is $1,429 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Pine Lake, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Georgia median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Pine Lake?
The median age in Pine Lake is 41.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Pine Lake?
The average commute to work in Pine Lake is 31 minutes; 29.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pine Lake?
The unemployment rate in Pine Lake is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pine Lake?
57.3% of adults in Pine Lake 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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