At a Glance
Median Income
$82,188
$30,763 per capita
Home Value
$244,400
Zillow: $358,105
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
626/100K
2,598/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Social Circle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Social Circle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Social Circle a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Social Circle residents earn a median household income of $82,188 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,763. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,366 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Social Circle is $244,400 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,105. Median rent is $1,130/month, with 23.0% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
Social Circle reports 626 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,598/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in Social Circle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Social Circle has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population5,113
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density349/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,188
Per Capita$30,763
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$4,338M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,400
Rent$1,130
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$358,105
Housing Units1,915
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent626/100K
Property2,598/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault580/100K
Burglary881/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,791/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation824 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute38 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Social Circle was built in 1997.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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