At a Glance
Median Income
$36,875
$27,563 per capita
Home Value
$157,100
Zillow: $227,120
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
28.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
16.7% smoking rate
How Gaylesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gaylesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gaylesville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gaylesville residents earn a median household income of $36,875 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,563. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 498 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gaylesville is $157,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,120. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
14.6% of adults in Gaylesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gaylesville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population120
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density86/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,875
Per Capita$27,563
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$797M
Avg Weekly Wage$859
Housing
A
Home Value$157,100
Rent$1,188
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$227,120
Housing Units63
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain57.1 in/yr
Elevation579 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute22 min
Broadband71.4%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Gaylesville was built in 1968.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.