Pine Lake, GA

Georgia · Metropolitan Area

Pine Lake is a small town in Georgia with a population of 915. Residents earn $71,250 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
915 Population 3,813/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $42,231 per capita
$278,500 Home Value $278,463 Zillow
$1,310 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$278,500 home value, $1,310/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,250
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $278,500
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 50.5%
50% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,310
13% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.0%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

How Pine Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population915
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density3,813/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Largest GroupWhite 65%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$42,231
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$59,344M
Commute30 min

Housing

A
Home Value$278,500
Rent$1,310
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$278,463

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.1%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI44 (Good)
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation939 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.5%
High School+96.0%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 82%
Commute30 min
Libraries26

Is Pine Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pine Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Pine Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pine Lake is $71,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pine Lake is $278,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,310 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Pine Lake is a highly educated community — 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pine Lake enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Pine Lake has a population of 915 with a density of 3,813 people per square mile. The median age is 41.5 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (64.6%), with 20.5% Black.

Population

915
Total Population
3,813
People / sq mi
41.5yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 36.1%
Female 63.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Pine Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.6%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.4%
67% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pine Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pine Lake is $71,250, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Pine Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,250
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,231
Avg Weekly Wage$1,462
IRS Avg AGI$91,048

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)23,556
County GDP$59,344M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,720
Healthcare2,331
Retail2,222
Manufacturing410

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,370
82% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Work from Home30.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Pine Lake is $278,500, 1% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,310 (13% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $278,463.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$278,500
1% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$278,463
Median List Price$262,375

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$262,375
$/Sq Ft$243
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio91.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,310
13% above US avg

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-Occupied57.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,370
82% above US avg
Effective Rate2.29%
In Pine Lake, 31.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.1% report depression. 23.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pine Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.0%
3% below US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.2%
Physical Inactivity23.7%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress14.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.6%
Checkup Rate76.1%
Premature Death8,477/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access90.6%
Healthcare Facilities2,331

Crime Rates: Pine Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)119

Safety Score

Pine Lake has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.4 inches
35% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation939 ft (286 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density3,813/sq mi
Coordinates33.7907°N, 84.2058°W
County FIPS13089
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 50.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 64.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 17.1%
D 81.9%

Winner: Democrat by 64.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.5%
50% above US avg
High School+96.0%
School Test Score4.92
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,813/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries26
Healthcare Facilities2,331
Restaurants1,720
Retail Stores2,222

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)119

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Work from Home30.8%

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