Commerce, GA

Georgia · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
7,684 Population
$61,286 Median Income
$233,900 Home Value
$1,108 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
244 Violent Crime / 100K
33.8 yrs Median Age
17.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
4.2
Economy
4.5
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.4
Education

People

Population7,684
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density570/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 71.6%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$61,286
Per Capita Income$24,004
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty Rate6.3%
County GDP$6,518M

Housing

4.5/5
Home Value (Census)$233,900
Zillow Value$329,195
Median Rent$1,108
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,203

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes11.9%
Depression22.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime244/100K
Property Crime1,785/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft45.8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Jan / Jul42° / 79°
Rain52 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 44 (Good)

Education

2.4/5
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+84.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.92
Libraries (County)6

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Work From Home5.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations7

How Commerce Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$61,286
Home Value$233,900
Median Rent$1,108
Poverty Rate6.3%
Bachelor's Degree+17.7%
Unemployment0.2%
Violent Crime244.2 /100K
Avg Temperature60.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population7,684
Population Density570 per sq mi
Median Age33.8 years
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71.6% Black 14.6% Other 13.8%
White71.6%
Black or African American14.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races13.8%

Language

English Only91.6%
Spanish Speakers8.4%
English 91.6% Spanish 8.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability14.2%
Health Insurance80.6%

Income

18% below avg
Median Household Income$61,286
Per Capita Income$24,004
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$970
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$77,495

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.2%
Poverty Rate6.3%
Total Establishments (County)2,142
County GDP$6,518M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation100
Healthcare Facilities116
Retail Stores262
Manufacturing92
Total Establishments2,142

Industry Mix

Restaurants 100 Healthcare 116 Retail 262 Manufacturing 92

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$77,495
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,380

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.1 min
Work From Home5.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

17% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$233,900
Zillow Home Value Index$329,195

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$329,500
Price Per Sq Ft$187
Homes Sold (month)14
Sale-to-List Ratio97.6%
Price Drops22.5%
Active Inventory40

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied65.3%

Rental Costs

5% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,108
Zillow Rent Index$1,509

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedroom$1,203
3 Bedroom$1,524
4 Bedroom$1,775

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,380
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.87%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes11.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure34.8%
Asthma10.4%
COPD7.4%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity29.0%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage80.6%
Regular Checkup75.7%
Premature Death Rate9,049 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access45.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)116
Restaurants (County)100

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime244.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape30.5 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault213.6 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,785.4 /100K
Burglary228.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,510.8 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft45.8 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)20

Temperature

42°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average60.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation52.1 in
Annual Snowfall0.7 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median44.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Land Area13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²)
Population Density570 per sq mi
Latitude34.2143°
Longitude-83.4757°
County FIPS13157

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.3%
D 22.2%

Republican +55.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.7%
High School+84.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.92

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, adjacent to metro
Population Density570 per sq mi
Land Area13.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations7
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)7
Public Libraries (County)6

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)20

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