Living in Rock Spring, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rock Spring · Census data 2020–2024
Rock Spring has 1,183 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $117,925 (52% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $218,000, the median rent is $681/month.
Rock Spring is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rock Spring at a glance
- Population
- 1,183
- Median age
- 44.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $117,925State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $218,000State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $681/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Rock Spring a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the Georgia median; home values 28% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rock Spring
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rock Spring the median home value is $218,000, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $681 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $986 a month in housing costs.
Rock Spring median household income
The median household income in Rock Spring is $117,925 and the income per person is $38,629. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Rock Spring: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 442
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.93
Rock Spring demographics
- Population
- 1,183
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 395
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rock Spring ›
Education in Rock Spring
28% of adults 25 and older in Rock Spring have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rock Spring
- Unemployment rate
- 11.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Rock Spring vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Spring | 1,183 | $117,925 | $218,000 | $681 |
| Chickamauga | 3,014 | $92,532 | $269,100 | $750 |
| LaFayette | 6,967 | $46,018 | $144,800 | $840 |
| Fort Oglethorpe | 10,416 | $51,867 | $199,700 | $937 |
| Fairview | 5,302 | $64,050 | $183,600 | $989 |
| Ringgold | 3,435 | $42,583 | $243,300 | $956 |
| Chattanooga Valley | 4,601 | $52,813 | $205,300 | $1,051 |
| Indian Springs | 2,070 | $81,346 | $235,100 | $1,160 |
| Lakeview | 4,723 | $61,405 | $171,700 | $1,014 |
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What is the median household income in Rock Spring, GA?
The median household income in Rock Spring is $117,925, 52% 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 Rock Spring?
The median home value in Rock Spring is $218,000, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Rock Spring?
The median gross rent in Rock Spring is $681 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Rock Spring, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the Georgia median; home values 28% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Rock Spring?
The median age in Rock Spring is 44.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Rock Spring?
The average commute to work in Rock Spring is 29 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rock Spring?
The unemployment rate in Rock Spring is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rock Spring?
28% of adults in Rock Spring 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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