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Lavonia, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Franklin County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,508
Population
556/sq mi density
$34,526
Median Income
$19,678 per capita
$173,600
Home Value
$314,814 Zillow
$806
Median Rent
36.6% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
694
Violent Crime/100K
3,145 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$34,526 median income, 6.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$173,600 home value, $806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
694 violent crimes/100K (83% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$173,600
38% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$806/mo
31% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.6%
15% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,154
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$173,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$314,814
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.6%
Owner-Occupied
44.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent:
$806/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
18% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
55.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $173,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $314,814 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $806 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 55.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,154 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 36.6% |