Molena, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Pike County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
658 Population 352/sq mi density
$44,531 Median Income $31,861 per capita
$142,900 Home Value $318,980 Zillow
$1,250 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,531 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$142,900 home value, $1,250/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Molena, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,531
41% below
$31,861 per capita
Home Value
$142,900
49% below
Zillow: $318,980
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
7% above
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
76.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Molena Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
51%
Rent
107%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Molena a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Molena residents earn a median household income of $44,531 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,861. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Molena is $142,900 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,980. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 37.5% 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 1958.

Education

14.5% of adults in Molena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Molena has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population658
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density352/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,531
Per Capita$31,861
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$510M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,900
Rent$1,250
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$318,980
Housing Units229
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,051/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation749 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute42 min
Broadband51.9%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Molena was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.