At a Glance
Median Income
$80,278
$36,962 per capita
Home Value
$236,700
Zillow: $309,040
Median Rent
$2,043/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
10,152/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.2%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
304 sunny days/yr
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+
3.5 / 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 3.3% (8% below 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 $309,040. 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 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 10,152/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population5,073
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,291/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,278
Per Capita$36,962
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$5,183M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$236,700
Rent$2,043
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$309,040
Housing Units1,917
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property10,152/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary489/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain54.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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