At a Glance
Median Income
$72,563
$33,797 per capita
Home Value
$261,500
Zillow: $322,613
Median Rent
$1,490/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
316/100K
6,329/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Locust Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Locust Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Locust Grove a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Locust Grove residents earn a median household income of $72,563 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,797. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,514 business establishments, including 508 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Locust Grove is $261,500 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,613. Median rent is $1,490/month, with 29.8% 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
Locust Grove reports 316 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,329/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.5% of adults in Locust Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Locust Grove has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population9,931
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density805/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,563
Per Capita$33,797
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$11,851M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$261,500
Rent$1,490
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$322,613
Housing Units3,233
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent316/100K
Property6,329/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault263/100K
Burglary561/100K
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,126/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation790 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 65%
Commute34 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Locust Grove was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 508 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
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