Lithia Springs, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Douglas County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
16,138 Population 1,197/sq mi density
$54,982 Median Income $27,285 per capita
$199,500 Home Value $275,969 Zillow
$1,353 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,982 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$199,500 home value, $1,353/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lithia Springs, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,982
27% below
$27,285 per capita
Home Value
$199,500
29% below
Zillow: $275,969
Median Rent
$1,353/mo
16% above
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Lithia Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
71%
Rent
116%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lithia Springs 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

Lithia Springs residents earn a median household income of $54,982 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,285. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,527 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lithia Springs is $199,500 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,969. Median rent is $1,353/month, with 33.2% 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 1988.

Education

25.5% of adults in Lithia Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lithia Springs has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population16,138
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density1,197/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born15.4%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,982
Per Capita$27,285
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$8,179M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114

Housing

A+
Home Value$199,500
Rent$1,353
Ownership41.8%
Zillow$275,969
Housing Units7,333
Rent Burden33.2%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,876/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation975 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lithia Springs was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
15.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.