Living in Shannon, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shannon · Census data 2020–2024
Shannon has 2,012 residents with a median age of 30.4. The median household income is $80,722 (4% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $221,000, the median rent is $1,090/month.
Shannon at a glance
- Population
- 2,012
- Median age
- 30.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $80,722State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $221,000State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,090/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 52.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Shannon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Georgia median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Shannon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shannon the median home value is $221,000, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,090 per month, which is 17.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,752 a month in housing costs.
Shannon median household income
The median household income in Shannon is $80,722 and the income per person is $36,752. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Shannon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 933
- Owner-occupied
- 52.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.9%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.46
Shannon demographics
- Population
- 2,012
- Median age
- 30.4
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 818
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shannon ›
Education in Shannon
21.6% of adults 25 and older in Shannon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shannon
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Shannon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon | 2,012 | $80,722 | $221,000 | $1,090 |
| Plainville | 360 | $48,750 | $162,900 | $830 |
| Rome | 38,189 | $54,435 | $234,300 | $1,032 |
| Adairsville | 4,999 | $103,449 | $252,300 | $990 |
| Kingston | 993 | $52,682 | $217,000 | $932 |
| Lindale | 4,289 | $43,561 | $156,900 | $1,065 |
| Calhoun | 18,183 | $58,750 | $251,000 | $873 |
| Euharlee | 4,230 | $99,597 | $247,400 | — |
| Summerville | 4,408 | $32,662 | $99,000 | $593 |
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What is the median household income in Shannon, GA?
The median household income in Shannon is $80,722, 4% 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 Shannon?
The median home value in Shannon is $221,000, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Shannon?
The median gross rent in Shannon is $1,090 per month, about 17.4% of household income.
Is Shannon, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Georgia median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
What is the median age in Shannon?
The median age in Shannon is 30.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Shannon?
The average commute to work in Shannon is 28 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shannon?
The unemployment rate in Shannon is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shannon?
21.6% of adults in Shannon 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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