Living in Soperton, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Soperton · Census data 2020–2024
Soperton has 2,908 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $33,146 (57% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $69,900, the median rent is $735/month.
Soperton at a glance
- Population
- 2,908
- Median age
- 37.6State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $33,146State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $69,900State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $735/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 50.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Soperton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Soperton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Soperton the median home value is $69,900, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $782 a month in housing costs.
Soperton median household income
The median household income in Soperton is $33,146 and the income per person is $22,583. 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Soperton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,231
- Owner-occupied
- 50.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.6%
- Vacant
- 14.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.46
Soperton demographics
- Population
- 2,908
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 1,057
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Soperton ›
Education in Soperton
7.1% of adults 25 and older in Soperton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Soperton
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 86.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 71%
Soperton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soperton | 2,908 | $33,146 | $69,900 | $735 |
| Tarrytown | 142 | $48,672 | $236,100 | $585 |
| Adrian | 590 | $62,500 | $65,000 | $560 |
| Ailey | 489 | $48,750 | $124,300 | $778 |
| Mount Vernon | 1,913 | $32,933 | $69,800 | $614 |
| Higgston | 292 | $42,500 | $96,300 | $916 |
| Glenwood | 745 | $23,750 | $104,500 | $381 |
| Oak Park | 428 | $48,750 | $78,200 | $904 |
| Vidalia | 10,752 | $49,370 | $158,500 | $794 |
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What is the median household income in Soperton, GA?
The median household income in Soperton is $33,146, 57% 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 Soperton?
The median home value in Soperton is $69,900, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Soperton?
The median gross rent in Soperton is $735 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Soperton, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
What is the median age in Soperton?
The median age in Soperton is 37.6 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Soperton?
The average commute to work in Soperton is 24 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Soperton?
The unemployment rate in Soperton is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Soperton?
7.1% of adults in Soperton 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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