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Evans, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Columbia County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
37,718 Population 1,493/sq mi density
$126,767 Median Income $49,095 per capita
$345,800 Home Value $401,670 Zillow
$1,483 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
32 Violent Crime/100K 939 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$126,767 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$345,800 home value, $1,483/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
32 violent crimes/100K
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: $401,670
Median Rent
$1,483/mo
28% above
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
32/100K
92% below
939/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.9%
48% above
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
7% below
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr

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
75%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Evans a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
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 2.7% (25% below 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 $401,670. 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.

Safety & Crime

Evans reports 32 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 939/100K.

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 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population37,718
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,493/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$126,767
Per Capita$49,095
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$6,219M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

A+
Home Value$345,800
Rent$1,483
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$401,670
Housing Units13,332
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

F
Violent32/100K
Property939/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 298 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.