Living in Tiger, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tiger · Census data 2020–2024
Tiger has 362 residents with a median age of 63.5. The median household income is $68,523 (11% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $250,000, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Tiger is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tiger at a glance
- Population
- 362
- Median age
- 63.5State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $68,523State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $250,000State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Tiger a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Tiger
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tiger the median home value is $250,000, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,110 a month in housing costs.
Tiger median household income
The median household income in Tiger is $68,523 and the income per person is $33,401. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Tiger: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 223
- Owner-occupied
- 61.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.1%
- Vacant
- 30.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 1.92
30.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tiger has many vacation and second homes.
Tiger demographics
- Population
- 362
- Median age
- 63.5
- Under 18
- 13%
- 65 and older
- 47.2%
- Households
- 155
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tiger ›
Education in Tiger
23% of adults 25 and older in Tiger have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tiger
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 58.7%
Tiger vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger | 362 | $68,523 | $250,000 | $3,501 |
| Clayton | 2,018 | $57,083 | $249,600 | $814 |
| Mountain City | 1,004 | $46,250 | $153,400 | $1,102 |
| Tallulah Falls | 288 | $94,821 | $404,500 | $820 |
| Dillard | 326 | $44,643 | $208,800 | $950 |
| Clarkesville | 1,959 | $73,798 | $254,700 | $1,271 |
| Sautee-Nacoochee | 605 | $47,185 | — | — |
| Hiawassee | 1,293 | $45,000 | $411,100 | $1,072 |
| Toccoa | 9,238 | $48,438 | $178,100 | $711 |
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What is the median household income in Tiger, GA?
The median household income in Tiger is $68,523, 11% 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 Tiger?
The median home value in Tiger is $250,000, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Tiger?
The median gross rent in Tiger is $3,501 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Tiger, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
What is the median age in Tiger?
The median age in Tiger is 63.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Tiger?
The average commute to work in Tiger is 14 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tiger?
The unemployment rate in Tiger is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tiger?
23% of adults in Tiger 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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