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Hoschton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jackson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,700 Population 629/sq mi density
$96,081 Median Income $42,168 per capita
$345,100 Home Value $478,678 Zillow
$1,189 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 1,351 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$96,081 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$345,100 home value, $1,189/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hoschton, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,081
28% above
$42,168 per capita
Home Value
$345,100
22% above
Zillow: $478,678
Median Rent
$1,189/mo
2% above
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
71% below
1,351/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
1% above
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Hoschton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
128%
Home Value
122%
Rent
102%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
101%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hoschton 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

Hoschton residents earn a median household income of $96,081 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,168. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hoschton is $345,100 , 22% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $478,678. Median rent is $1,189/month, with 24.2% 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 2003.

Safety & Crime

Hoschton reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,351/100K.

Education

34.0% of adults in Hoschton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hoschton 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 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population3,700
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density629/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,081
Per Capita$42,168
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$6,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$345,100
Rent$1,189
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$478,678
Housing Units1,238
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent111/100K
Property1,351/100K

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation924 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute37 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Hoschton was founded in 1881.
The median home in Hoschton was built in 2003.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.