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Resaca, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Gordon County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,247 Population 450/sq mi density
$54,750 Median Income $33,581 per capita
$152,200 Home Value $226,870 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
226 Violent Crime/100K 4,675 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,750 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,200 home value, $1,100/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
226 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Resaca, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,750
27% below
$33,581 per capita
Home Value
$152,200
46% below
Zillow: $226,870
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
5% below
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
226/100K
41% below
4,675/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
85% below
72.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
73%
Home Value
54%
Rent
95%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
8%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Resaca a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 0.3% (92% 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 $226,870. 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.

Safety & Crime

Resaca reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,675/100K.

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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,247
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density450/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,750
Per Capita$33,581
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$3,382M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,200
Rent$1,100
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$226,870
Housing Units265
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent226/100K
Property4,675/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,132/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.