Living in Watkinsville, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Watkinsville · Census data 2020–2024
Watkinsville has 3,350 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $92,147 (19% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $367,800, the median rent is $1,541/month.
Watkinsville at a glance
- Population
- 3,350
- Median age
- 34.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $92,147State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $367,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,541/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Watkinsville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Watkinsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Watkinsville the median home value is $367,800, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,541 per month, which is 22.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,639 a month in housing costs.
Watkinsville median household income
The median household income in Watkinsville is $92,147 and the income per person is $40,431. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Watkinsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,190
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.9%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.93
Watkinsville demographics
- Population
- 3,350
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 1,115
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Watkinsville ›
Education in Watkinsville
53.2% of adults 25 and older in Watkinsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 25.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Watkinsville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Watkinsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watkinsville | 3,350 | $92,147 | $367,800 | $1,541 |
| Bishop | 427 | $148,750 | $440,000 | $1,042 |
| North High Shoals | 698 | $93,333 | $375,600 | $956 |
| Bogart | 1,403 | $90,292 | $273,500 | $1,158 |
| Winterville | 2,223 | $110,804 | $297,000 | $1,033 |
| Bostwick | 269 | $66,250 | $339,300 | $1,694 |
| Arnoldsville | 500 | $51,250 | $192,000 | — |
| Hull | 832 | $43,333 | $260,200 | $1,114 |
| Good Hope | 582 | $95,563 | $352,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Watkinsville, GA?
The median household income in Watkinsville is $92,147, 19% 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 Watkinsville?
The median home value in Watkinsville is $367,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Watkinsville?
The median gross rent in Watkinsville is $1,541 per month, about 22.4% of household income.
Is Watkinsville, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Watkinsville?
The median age in Watkinsville is 34.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Watkinsville?
The average commute to work in Watkinsville is 22 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Watkinsville?
The unemployment rate in Watkinsville is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Watkinsville?
53.2% of adults in Watkinsville 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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