Living in Russell, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Russell · Census data 2020–2024
Russell has 1,089 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $60,781 (21% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $88,800, the median rent is $1,202/month.
Russell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Russell at a glance
- Population
- 1,089
- Median age
- 40.5State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $60,781State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $88,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,202/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 61.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Russell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 18%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Russell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Russell the median home value is $88,800, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,202 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,079 a month in housing costs.
Russell median household income
The median household income in Russell is $60,781 and the income per person is $21,898. 18% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Russell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 355
- Owner-occupied
- 61.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.07
Russell demographics
- Population
- 1,089
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 355
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Russell ›
Education in Russell
4.8% of adults 25 and older in Russell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Russell
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82%
Russell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell | 1,089 | $60,781 | $88,800 | $1,202 |
| Winder | 19,437 | $63,779 | $288,500 | $1,209 |
| Bethlehem | 707 | $61,875 | $263,500 | $972 |
| Statham | 3,018 | $73,903 | $247,600 | $1,281 |
| Carl | 183 | $44,679 | $330,900 | $1,156 |
| Hoschton | 4,534 | $97,083 | $386,300 | $1,147 |
| Auburn | 8,711 | $77,034 | $299,700 | $1,326 |
| Bogart | 1,403 | $90,292 | $273,500 | $1,158 |
| Braselton | 15,178 | $120,984 | $459,400 | $2,082 |
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What is the median household income in Russell, GA?
The median household income in Russell is $60,781, 21% 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 Russell?
The median home value in Russell is $88,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Russell?
The median gross rent in Russell is $1,202 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Russell, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 18%.
What is the median age in Russell?
The median age in Russell is 40.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Russell?
The average commute to work in Russell is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Russell?
The unemployment rate in Russell is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Russell?
4.8% of adults in Russell 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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