Living in Walnut Grove, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walnut Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Walnut Grove has 1,685 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $83,208 (8% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $264,300, the median rent is $1,225/month.
Walnut Grove at a glance
- Population
- 1,685
- Median age
- 44.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $83,208State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $264,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,225/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 89.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Walnut Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Georgia median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Walnut Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walnut Grove the median home value is $264,300, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,225 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,433 a month in housing costs.
Walnut Grove median household income
The median household income in Walnut Grove is $83,208 and the income per person is $30,477. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Walnut Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 663
- Owner-occupied
- 89.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.9%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.73
Walnut Grove demographics
- Population
- 1,685
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 617
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walnut Grove ›
Education in Walnut Grove
9.5% of adults 25 and older in Walnut Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walnut Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Walnut Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Grove | 1,685 | $83,208 | $264,300 | $1,225 |
| Between | 482 | $113,438 | $403,800 | $2,000 |
| Loganville | 15,527 | $83,605 | $366,100 | $2,018 |
| Monroe | 15,648 | $44,656 | $259,300 | $1,105 |
| Oxford | 1,770 | $56,563 | $208,000 | $1,218 |
| Milstead | 689 | $54,315 | $174,500 | — |
| Covington | 14,584 | $58,810 | $301,900 | $1,191 |
| Conyers | 18,512 | $63,140 | $284,300 | $1,318 |
| Social Circle | 5,217 | $88,591 | $307,300 | $1,083 |
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What is the median household income in Walnut Grove, GA?
The median household income in Walnut Grove is $83,208, 8% 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 Walnut Grove?
The median home value in Walnut Grove is $264,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Walnut Grove?
The median gross rent in Walnut Grove is $1,225 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Walnut Grove, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Georgia median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Walnut Grove?
The median age in Walnut Grove is 44.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Walnut Grove?
The average commute to work in Walnut Grove is 31 minutes; 18.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walnut Grove?
The unemployment rate in Walnut Grove is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walnut Grove?
9.5% of adults in Walnut Grove 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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