Living in Summertown, Georgia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Summertown · Census data 2020–2024

Summertown has 210 residents with a median age of 35. The median home value is $80,000.

Summertown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Summertown at a glance

Population
210
Median age
35State: 37.6
Median home value
$80,000State: $303,300
Homeowners
85.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
Average commute
43 min

Is Summertown a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%.

Cons: An average commute of 43 minutes; a poverty rate of 33.8%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Summertown

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Summertown the median home value is $80,000, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,438 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Summertown$80,000
Georgia$303,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Georgia$1,393
United States$1,413

Housing in Summertown: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
56
Owner-occupied
85.7%
Renter-occupied
14.3%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1968
Average household size
3.75

Summertown demographics

Population
210
Median age
35
Under 18
48.1%
65 and older
19%
Households
56
Foreign-born
4.8%
Veterans
14.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White42.4%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Black46.7%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Summertown ›

Education in Summertown

15.1% of adults 25 and older in Summertown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Summertown15.1%
Georgia34.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Summertown

Unemployment rate
1.7%State: 5.1%
Average commute
43 minState: 28 min
Work from home
1.7%
Drive alone
76.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
85.7%

Summertown vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Summertown210—$80,000—
Midville378$32,778$56,800$362
Wadley1,706$37,500$64,600$606
Swainsboro7,571$49,750$109,300$836
Garfield270$63,929$91,100$550
Twin City2,075$39,893$63,500$680
Kite188$41,719$37,600$595
Bartow199$44,000$107,300$669
Nunez124$48,750$84,300—

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Living in Summertown: FAQ

What is the average home price in Summertown?

The median home value in Summertown is $80,000, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.

Is Summertown, GA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 43 minutes; a poverty rate of 33.8%.

What is the median age in Summertown?

The median age in Summertown is 35 years (Georgia: 37.6).

How long is the commute in Summertown?

The average commute to work in Summertown is 43 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Summertown?

The unemployment rate in Summertown is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Summertown?

15.1% of adults in Summertown 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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