At a Glance
Median Income
$58,262
$21,506 per capita
Home Value
$228,500
Zillow: $292,168
Median Rent
$973/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
2,154/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.6%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
16.5% smoking rate
How Central Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Central's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Central a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Central residents earn a median household income of $58,262 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,506. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,956 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Central is $228,500 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,168. Median rent is $973/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Central reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,154/100K.
Education
48.6% of adults in Central hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Central has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,299
Median Age22.7 yrs
Density1,630/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.6%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,262
Per Capita$21,506
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$6,019M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
Housing
A
Home Value$228,500
Rent$973
Ownership23.0%
Zillow$292,168
Housing Units2,194
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent56/100K
Property2,154/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation884 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.6%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute19 min
Broadband74.7%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Central was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
10.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.