Lula, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Banks County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,903 Population 634/sq mi density
$64,282 Median Income $28,621 per capita
$205,300 Home Value $320,028 Zillow
$1,156 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,282 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$205,300 home value, $1,156/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lula, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,282
14% below
$28,621 per capita
Home Value
$205,300
27% below
Zillow: $320,028
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
1% below
20.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
1% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Lula Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
73%
Rent
99%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lula 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

Lula residents earn a median household income of $64,282 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,621. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 383 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lula is $205,300 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,028. Median rent is $1,156/month, with 20.3% 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 1999.

Education

15.6% of adults in Lula hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lula has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,903
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density634/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,282
Per Capita$28,621
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$205,300
Rent$1,156
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$320,028
Housing Units1,131
Rent Burden20.3%

Health

Obesity32.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,880/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation1,314 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Lula was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.