Sale City, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Mitchell County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
377 Population 206/sq mi density
$33,804 Median Income $18,516 per capita
$121,900 Home Value $174,399 Zillow
$697 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$33,804 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$121,900 home value, $697/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Sale City, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,804
55% below
$18,516 per capita
Home Value
$121,900
57% below
Zillow: $174,399
Median Rent
$697/mo
40% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
28.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Sale City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sale City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
45%
Home Value
43%
Rent
60%
Poverty
226%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sale City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sale City residents earn a median household income of $33,804 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,516. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 482 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sale City is $121,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,399. Median rent is $697/month, with 51.0% 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 1968.

Education

10.4% of adults in Sale City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sale City has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population377
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density206/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$33,804
Per Capita$18,516
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty28.0%
County GDP$1,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$874

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,900
Rent$697
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$174,399
Housing Units185
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,435/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation371 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband74.7%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Sale City was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.