New England, GA

Georgia · Metropolitan Area

New England is a small town in Georgia with a population of 473. Residents earn $27,473 per year, which is 63% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
473 Population 139/sq mi density
$27,473 Median Income $20,795 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
61°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
$27,473 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $27,473
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How New England Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population473
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$27,473
Per Capita$20,795
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$650M
Commute30 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.5%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI44 (Good)
Rain57.0 in/yr
Elevation779 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+63.9%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute30 min
Libraries1

Is New England a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New England receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. New England offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in New England is $27,473, 63% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 63.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

New England enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

New England has a population of 473 with a density of 139 people per square mile. The median age is 56.5 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.8%).

Population

473
Total Population
139
People / sq mi
56.5yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55%
Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

New England vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

New England vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New England is $27,473, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: New England vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,473
63% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,795
Avg Weekly Wage$908
IRS Avg AGI$62,898

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)310
County GDP$650M

Business (County)

Restaurants20
Healthcare18
Retail66
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,417
2% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.5 min
Work from Home20.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedrooms$1,203
3 Bedrooms$1,524
4 Bedrooms$1,775

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,417
2% below US avg
In New England, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.5% report depression. 26.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: New England vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure32.5%
Asthma10.7%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity26.2%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress14.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.4%
Checkup Rate74.7%
Premature Death11,895/100K

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access62.5%
Healthcare Facilities18

Crime Rates: New England vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

New England 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 is 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall57.0 inches
50% above US avg
Snowfall2.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation779 ft (237 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density139/sq mi
Coordinates34.9180°N, 85.4814°W
County FIPS13083
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 66.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83%
D 16.4%

Winner: Republican by 66.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+63.9%
School Test Score4.92
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density139/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities18
Restaurants20
Retail Stores66

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.5 min
Work from Home20.0%

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