At a Glance
Median Income
$120,735
$47,385 per capita
Home Value
$353,800
Zillow: $322,613
Violent Crime
316/100K
6,329/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.7%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Heron Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Heron Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Heron Bay 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
Heron Bay residents earn a median household income of $120,735 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,385. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,503 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Heron Bay is $353,800 , 26% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,613. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.
Safety & Crime
Heron Bay reports 316 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,329/100K.
Education
38.7% of adults in Heron Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Heron Bay has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population4,561
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,011/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,735
Per Capita$47,385
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$3,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A+
Home Value$353,800
Rent
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$322,613
Housing Units1,399
Rent Burden33.7%
Crime
F
Violent316/100K
Property6,329/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death14,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain54.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation785 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.7%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute50 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Heron Bay was built in 2006.
25.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.554 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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