Living in Varnell, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Varnell · Census data 2020–2024
Varnell has 2,920 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $86,100 (11% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $229,400, the median rent is $1,216/month.
Varnell at a glance
- Population
- 2,920
- Median age
- 36.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $86,100State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $229,400State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,216/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 91.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Varnell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Georgia median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Varnell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Varnell the median home value is $229,400, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,216 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,406 a month in housing costs.
Varnell median household income
The median household income in Varnell is $86,100 and the income per person is $33,666. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Varnell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 886
- Owner-occupied
- 91.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.6%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 3.40
Varnell demographics
- Population
- 2,920
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 31.8%
- 65 and older
- 8.4%
- Households
- 858
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Varnell ›
Education in Varnell
24.9% of adults 25 and older in Varnell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Varnell
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 90.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Varnell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varnell | 2,920 | $86,100 | $229,400 | $1,216 |
| Cohutta | 930 | $75,781 | $225,000 | $858 |
| Tunnel Hill | 939 | $56,536 | $195,600 | $939 |
| Apison | 4,271 | $129,307 | $459,000 | $812 |
| Ringgold | 3,435 | $42,583 | $243,300 | $956 |
| Dalton | 34,538 | $63,577 | $222,400 | $996 |
| Collegedale | 11,330 | $70,246 | $365,100 | $1,581 |
| Indian Springs | 2,070 | $81,346 | $235,100 | $1,160 |
| Eton | 735 | $79,250 | $229,300 | $957 |
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What is the median household income in Varnell, GA?
The median household income in Varnell is $86,100, 11% 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 Varnell?
The median home value in Varnell is $229,400, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Varnell?
The median gross rent in Varnell is $1,216 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Varnell, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Georgia median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
What is the median age in Varnell?
The median age in Varnell is 36.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Varnell?
The average commute to work in Varnell is 25 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Varnell?
The unemployment rate in Varnell is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Varnell?
24.9% of adults in Varnell 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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