Living in Reed Creek, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Reed Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Reed Creek has 3,151 residents with a median age of 59.6. The median household income is $76,973 (about the same as the Georgia median), the median home value is $342,900, the median rent is $1,596/month.
Reed Creek at a glance
- Population
- 3,151
- Median age
- 59.6State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $76,973State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $342,900State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,596/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 94.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.9%
- Average commute
- 46 min
Is Reed Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Georgia median; home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 46 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Reed Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Reed Creek the median home value is $342,900, 3% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,596 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,734 a month in housing costs.
Reed Creek median household income
The median household income in Reed Creek is $76,973 and the income per person is $55,092. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Reed Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,310
- Owner-occupied
- 94.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.8%
- Vacant
- 32.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.01
32.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Reed Creek has many vacation and second homes.
Reed Creek demographics
- Population
- 3,151
- Median age
- 59.6
- Under 18
- 8%
- 65 and older
- 34.6%
- Households
- 1,567
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Reed Creek ›
Education in Reed Creek
40.9% of adults 25 and older in Reed Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Reed Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 46 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 22.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Reed Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Creek | 3,151 | $76,973 | $342,900 | $1,596 |
| Fair Play | 757 | $82,083 | $222,500 | — |
| Hartwell | 4,562 | $49,280 | $165,700 | $728 |
| Bowersville | 522 | $60,625 | $87,500 | $945 |
| Gumlog | 2,382 | $68,571 | $245,000 | $908 |
| Lavonia | 2,279 | $36,859 | $198,100 | $904 |
| Chickasaw Point | 620 | $84,875 | $350,700 | — |
| Centerville | 7,049 | $64,380 | $229,700 | $1,103 |
| Starr | 258 | $75,833 | $175,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Reed Creek, GA?
The median household income in Reed Creek is $76,973, about the same as 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 Reed Creek?
The median home value in Reed Creek is $342,900, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Reed Creek?
The median gross rent in Reed Creek is $1,596 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Reed Creek, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Georgia median; home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 46 minutes.
What is the median age in Reed Creek?
The median age in Reed Creek is 59.6 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Reed Creek?
The average commute to work in Reed Creek is 46 minutes; 22.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Reed Creek?
The unemployment rate in Reed Creek is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Reed Creek?
40.9% of adults in Reed Creek 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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