Living in Shellman, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shellman · Census data 2020–2024
Shellman has 974 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $28,859 (63% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $96,100, the median rent is $818/month.
Shellman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Shellman at a glance
- Population
- 974
- Median age
- 42.9State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $28,859State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $96,100State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $818/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 51.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Shellman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 63% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 24.6%; a poverty rate of 32.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Shellman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shellman the median home value is $96,100, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $818 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,031 a month in housing costs.
Shellman median household income
The median household income in Shellman is $28,859 and the income per person is $20,778. 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Shellman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 525
- Owner-occupied
- 51.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.4%
- Vacant
- 23.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.42
Shellman demographics
- Population
- 974
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 403
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shellman ›
Education in Shellman
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Shellman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shellman
- Unemployment rate
- 24.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.7%
Shellman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shellman | 974 | $28,859 | $96,100 | $818 |
| Dawson | 4,247 | $28,533 | $106,200 | $745 |
| Cuthbert | 2,991 | $22,447 | $126,100 | $516 |
| Morgan | 1,902 | $46,250 | $90,200 | $698 |
| Edison | 1,340 | $29,375 | $64,500 | $418 |
| Bronwood | 338 | $45,625 | $76,000 | $708 |
| Sasser | 327 | $29,290 | $108,200 | $617 |
| Leary | 264 | $25,750 | $53,000 | — |
| Webster County unified government | 2,381 | $46,792 | $82,600 | $658 |
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What is the median household income in Shellman, GA?
The median household income in Shellman is $28,859, 63% 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 Shellman?
The median home value in Shellman is $96,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Shellman?
The median gross rent in Shellman is $818 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Shellman, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 63% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 24.6%; a poverty rate of 32.8%.
What is the median age in Shellman?
The median age in Shellman is 42.9 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Shellman?
The average commute to work in Shellman is 17 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shellman?
The unemployment rate in Shellman is 24.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shellman?
13.3% of adults in Shellman 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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