Tiger, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Rabun County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
384 Population 463/sq mi density
$52,188 Median Income $29,595 per capita
$226,400 Home Value $413,423 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$226,400 home value, $3,501/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Tiger, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,188
31% below
$29,595 per capita
Home Value
$226,400
20% below
Zillow: $413,423
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Tiger Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
80%
Rent
301%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tiger a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tiger residents earn a median household income of $52,188 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,595. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 622 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tiger is $226,400 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $413,423. Median rent is $3,501/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 1993.

Education

19.0% of adults in Tiger hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tiger has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 71.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population384
Median Age63.8 yrs
Density463/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$29,595
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$852M
Avg Weekly Wage$801

Housing

A
Home Value$226,400
Rent$3,501
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$413,423
Housing Units247
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,891/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain71.7 in/yr
Elevation1,964 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute15 min
Broadband54.9%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Tiger was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.