Living in Putney, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Putney · Census data 2020–2024
Putney has 3,150 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $68,627 (11% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $134,600, the median rent is $1,049/month.
Putney at a glance
- Population
- 3,150
- Median age
- 40.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $68,627State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $134,600State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,049/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Putney a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 12.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Putney
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Putney the median home value is $134,600, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,049 per month, which is 47.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,270 a month in housing costs.
Putney median household income
The median household income in Putney is $68,627 and the income per person is $30,314. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Putney: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,330
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.37
Putney demographics
- Population
- 3,150
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 1,330
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Putney ›
Education in Putney
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Putney have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Putney
- Unemployment rate
- 12.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Putney vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putney | 3,150 | $68,627 | $134,600 | $1,049 |
| Baconton | 790 | $56,667 | $87,900 | $731 |
| Albany | 67,224 | $47,240 | $124,300 | $931 |
| Doerun | 961 | $44,167 | $133,800 | $833 |
| Sale City | 318 | $36,000 | $94,500 | $725 |
| Sylvester | 5,489 | $58,417 | $115,900 | $896 |
| Newton | 479 | $28,594 | $87,700 | $602 |
| Camilla | 5,124 | $38,137 | $85,400 | $794 |
| Leesburg | 3,542 | $79,460 | $199,200 | $1,055 |
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What is the median household income in Putney, GA?
The median household income in Putney is $68,627, 11% 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 Putney?
The median home value in Putney is $134,600, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Putney?
The median gross rent in Putney is $1,049 per month, about 47.1% of household income.
Is Putney, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.2%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Putney?
The median age in Putney is 40.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Putney?
The average commute to work in Putney is 23 minutes; 0.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Putney?
The unemployment rate in Putney is 12.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Putney?
24.6% of adults in Putney 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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