Georgia
Santa Claus is a small town in Georgia with a population of 171. Residents earn $73,214 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Santa Claus receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Santa Claus stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Santa Claus is $73,214, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Santa Claus is $108,300, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,016 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Santa Claus enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,214 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,844 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $885 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,284 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 773 |
| County GDP | $1,517M |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Healthcare | 114 |
| Retail | 150 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,163 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.92% |
| Commute Time | 37.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $108,300 |
| 62% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,016 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,163 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.92% |
| Obesity | 42.9% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 11.0% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.2% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 23.1% |
| Physical Distress | 18.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 13,738/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 46.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 114 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.2 inches |
| 24% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 199 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 950/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1707°N, 82.3296°W |
| County FIPS | 13279 |
Winner: Republican by 50.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.8% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 950/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 69.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 114 |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Retail Stores | 150 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 37.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |