At a Glance
Median Income
$59,545
$19,718 per capita
Home Value
$116,300
Zillow: $232,379
Median Rent
$863/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
72.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
26.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
21.4% smoking rate
How Aragon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aragon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aragon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aragon residents earn a median household income of $59,545 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,718. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,448 business establishments, including 196 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aragon is $116,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,379. Median rent is $863/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
6.4% of adults in Aragon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
72.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aragon has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,304
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density2,114/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,545
Per Capita$19,718
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty26.8%
County GDP$5,687M
Avg Weekly Wage$957
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,300
Rent$863
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$232,379
Housing Units598
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation744 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+72.4%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Aragon was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 196 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.