At a Glance
Median Income
$112,585
$46,753 per capita
Home Value
$346,800
Zillow: $502,416
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
20.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
12.9% smoking rate
How Ball Ground Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ball Ground's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ball Ground a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ball Ground residents earn a median household income of $112,585 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,753. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,029 business establishments, including 455 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ball Ground is $346,800 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $502,416. Median rent is $1,381/month, with 20.5% 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 2004.
Education
40.8% of adults in Ball Ground hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ball Ground has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,665
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,585
Per Capita$46,753
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$13,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
A+
Home Value$346,800
Rent$1,381
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$502,416
Housing Units1,025
Rent Burden20.5%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,753/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation1,178 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute29 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Ball Ground was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 455 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.