Evans, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Columbia County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
37,718 Population 1,493/sq mi density
$126,767 Median Income $49,095 per capita
$345,800 Home Value $407,076 Zillow
$1,483 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$126,767 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$345,800 home value, $1,483/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Evans, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$126,767
69% above
$49,095 per capita
Home Value
$345,800
23% above
Zillow: $407,076
Median Rent
$1,483/mo
28% above
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.9%
48% above
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
7% below
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Evans Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
169%
Home Value
123%
Rent
128%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
148%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Evans a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Evans residents earn a median household income of $126,767 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,095. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,525 business establishments, including 298 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Evans is $345,800 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $407,076. Median rent is $1,483/month, with 29.7% 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 1999.

Education

49.9% of adults in Evans hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Evans has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population37,718
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,493/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.8%
Veterans15.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$126,767
Per Capita$49,095
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$6,219M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

A+
Home Value$345,800
Rent$1,483
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$407,076
Housing Units13,332
Rent Burden29.7%

Health

Obesity30.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,070/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation335 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.9%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+23.3%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Evans was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 298 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.