Living in Woolsey, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woolsey · Census data 2020–2024
Woolsey has 235 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $121,250 (57% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $546,100.
Woolsey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woolsey at a glance
- Population
- 235
- Median age
- 36.6State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $121,250State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $546,100State: $303,300
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.2%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Woolsey a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the Georgia median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 80% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Woolsey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woolsey the median home value is $546,100, 64% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,450 a month in housing costs.
Woolsey median household income
The median household income in Woolsey is $121,250 and the income per person is $61,514. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Woolsey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 81
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.90
Woolsey demographics
- Population
- 235
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 34%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 81
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woolsey ›
Education in Woolsey
48.2% of adults 25 and older in Woolsey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woolsey
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 28.9%
- Drive alone
- 62.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Woolsey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolsey | 235 | $121,250 | $546,100 | — |
| Brooks | 603 | $105,714 | $436,800 | $1,625 |
| Hampton | 8,687 | $75,052 | $283,700 | $1,712 |
| Sunny Side | 994 | $44,750 | $100,000 | $1,093 |
| Fayetteville | 19,719 | $82,188 | $368,200 | $1,720 |
| Lovejoy | 11,508 | $71,612 | $265,100 | $1,481 |
| Bonanza | 3,279 | $60,260 | $204,200 | $1,559 |
| Irondale | 9,185 | $55,030 | $204,500 | $1,741 |
| Experiment | 3,387 | $33,333 | $137,500 | $935 |
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What is the median household income in Woolsey, GA?
The median household income in Woolsey is $121,250, 57% 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 Woolsey?
The median home value in Woolsey is $546,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
Is Woolsey, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the Georgia median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 80% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Woolsey?
The median age in Woolsey is 36.6 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Woolsey?
The average commute to work in Woolsey is 38 minutes; 28.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woolsey?
The unemployment rate in Woolsey is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woolsey?
48.2% of adults in Woolsey 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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