Commerce, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jackson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
7,684 Population 570/sq mi density
$61,286 Median Income $24,004 per capita
$233,900 Home Value $331,082 Zillow
$1,108 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,286 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$233,900 home value, $1,108/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Commerce, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,286
18% below
$24,004 per capita
Home Value
$233,900
17% below
Zillow: $331,082
Median Rent
$1,108/mo
5% below
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Commerce Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
83%
Rent
95%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Commerce a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Commerce residents earn a median household income of $61,286 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,004. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Commerce is $233,900 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,082. Median rent is $1,108/month, with 30.0% 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 1983.

Education

17.7% of adults in Commerce hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Commerce has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,684
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density570/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,286
Per Capita$24,004
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$6,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$233,900
Rent$1,108
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$331,082
Housing Units2,610
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
Elevation856 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Commerce was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.