At a Glance
Median Income
$58,534
$23,769 per capita
Home Value
$196,400
Zillow: $279,762
Median Rent
$874/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
295/100K
3,070/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.1% smoking rate
How Pickens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pickens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pickens a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pickens residents earn a median household income of $58,534 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,769. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,956 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pickens is $196,400 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,762. Median rent is $874/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Pickens reports 295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,070/100K.
Education
14.0% of adults in Pickens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pickens 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 56.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,386
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,107/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,534
Per Capita$23,769
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$6,019M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,400
Rent$874
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$279,762
Housing Units1,470
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent295/100K
Property3,070/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain56.7 in/yr
Elevation1,029 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute38 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Pickens was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.