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Buchanan, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Haralson County County
Buchanan, GA
At a Glance
How Buchanan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buchanan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Buchanan a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Buchanan residents earn a median household income of $49,271 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,183. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 619 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buchanan is $173,400 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,187. Median rent is $914/month, with 27.7% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Buchanan reports 270 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,637/100K.
Education
6.7% of adults in Buchanan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 68.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buchanan has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.