Living in Whigham, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whigham · Census data 2020–2024
Whigham has 449 residents with a median age of 56.1. The median household income is $64,000 (17% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $150,000, the median rent is $950/month.
Whigham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Whigham at a glance
- Population
- 449
- Median age
- 56.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $64,000State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $150,000State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 68.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Whigham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Georgia median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Whigham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whigham the median home value is $150,000, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Whigham median household income
The median household income in Whigham is $64,000 and the income per person is $36,598. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Whigham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 214
- Owner-occupied
- 68.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.4%
- Vacant
- 19.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.26
Whigham demographics
- Population
- 449
- Median age
- 56.1
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 37.2%
- Households
- 172
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 16.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whigham ›
Education in Whigham
21.9% of adults 25 and older in Whigham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whigham
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Whigham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whigham | 449 | $64,000 | $150,000 | $950 |
| Climax | 170 | $36,500 | $105,200 | $698 |
| Cairo | 10,055 | $40,920 | $108,800 | $778 |
| Attapulgus | 673 | $38,750 | $67,500 | $717 |
| Bainbridge | 14,404 | $45,422 | $174,700 | $791 |
| Ochlocknee | 628 | $42,438 | $135,400 | $834 |
| Havana | 2,031 | $60,799 | $216,300 | $774 |
| Meigs | 924 | $36,458 | $69,000 | $595 |
| Pelham | 3,433 | $39,023 | $93,800 | $773 |
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What is the median household income in Whigham, GA?
The median household income in Whigham is $64,000, 17% 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 Whigham?
The median home value in Whigham is $150,000, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Whigham?
The median gross rent in Whigham is $950 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is Whigham, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Georgia median.
What is the median age in Whigham?
The median age in Whigham is 56.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Whigham?
The average commute to work in Whigham is 22 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whigham?
The unemployment rate in Whigham is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whigham?
21.9% of adults in Whigham 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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