At a Glance
Median Income
$80,278
$36,962 per capita
Home Value
$236,700
Zillow: $308,855
Median Rent
$2,043/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
219/100K
4,989/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.2%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
12.4% smoking rate
How Hiram Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hiram's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hiram a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hiram residents earn a median household income of $80,278 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,962. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,011 business establishments, including 192 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hiram is $236,700 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,855. Median rent is $2,043/month, with 24.5% 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 2001.
Safety & Crime
Hiram reports 219 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,989/100K.
Education
35.2% of adults in Hiram hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hiram 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 54.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,073
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,291/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born14.8%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,278
Per Capita$36,962
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$5,183M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$236,700
Rent$2,043
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$308,855
Housing Units1,917
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent219/100K
Property4,989/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
Elevation1,016 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.2%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute37 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hiram was built in 2001.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.355 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
14.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 192 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.