At a Glance
Median Income
$54,750
$33,581 per capita
Home Value
$152,200
Zillow: $229,682
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
72.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
18.7% smoking rate
How Resaca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Resaca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Resaca 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
Resaca residents earn a median household income of $54,750 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,581. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,241 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Resaca is $152,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,682. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 27.3% 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 1985.
Education
4.9% of adults in Resaca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
72.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Resaca has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,247
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density450/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,750
Per Capita$33,581
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$3,382M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,200
Rent$1,100
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$229,682
Housing Units265
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,132/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation653 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+72.2%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Resaca was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.