Carnesville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Franklin County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
717 Population 199/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $45,370 per capita
$158,100 Home Value $310,365 Zillow
$870 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,100 home value, $870/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Carnesville, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,000
14% below
$45,370 per capita
Home Value
$158,100
44% below
Zillow: $310,365
Median Rent
$870/mo
25% below
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Carnesville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Carnesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
86%
Home Value
56%
Rent
75%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
192%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carnesville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carnesville residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,370. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 610 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carnesville is $158,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,365. Median rent is $870/month, with 27.0% 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 1973.

Education

15.0% of adults in Carnesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carnesville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population717
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density199/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$45,370
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$1,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,100
Rent$870
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$310,365
Housing Units318
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,333/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation768 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Carnesville was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.