At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$32,798 per capita
Home Value
$262,500
Zillow: $278,287
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
70.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
17.2% smoking rate
How Gay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gay 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
Gay residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,798. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 415 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gay is $262,500 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,287. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.0% of adults in Gay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
70.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gay has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population124
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born21.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$32,798
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$913M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,500
Rent
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$278,287
Housing Units68
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death15,063/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain50.7 in/yr
Elevation833 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+70.2%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Gay was built in 1938.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
21.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.