Hartwell, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Hart County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,523 Population 818/sq mi density
$46,729 Median Income $24,340 per capita
$158,400 Home Value $314,184 Zillow
$699 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
404 Violent Crime/100K 2,214 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,729 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$158,400 home value, $699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
404 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hartwell, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,729
38% below
$24,340 per capita
Home Value
$158,400
44% below
Zillow: $314,184
Median Rent
$699/mo
40% below
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
404/100K
6% above
2,214/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Hartwell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
56%
Rent
60%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hartwell a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hartwell residents earn a median household income of $46,729 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,340. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 597 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hartwell is $158,400 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,184. Median rent is $699/month, with 27.4% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Hartwell reports 404 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,214/100K.

Education

12.0% of adults in Hartwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hartwell 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 51.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,523
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density818/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,729
Per Capita$24,340
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,270M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,400
Rent$699
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$314,184
Housing Units2,104
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent404/100K
Property2,214/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,167/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain51.8 in/yr
Elevation799 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hartwell was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.