Toccoa, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Stephens County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,173 Population 979/sq mi density
$48,706 Median Income $25,961 per capita
$155,200 Home Value $233,587 Zillow
$776 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
225 Violent Crime/100K 2,771 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,706 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$155,200 home value, $776/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Toccoa, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,706
35% below
$25,961 per capita
Home Value
$155,200
45% below
Zillow: $233,587
Median Rent
$776/mo
33% below
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
225/100K
41% below
2,771/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Toccoa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
55%
Rent
67%
Poverty
108%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
219%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Toccoa 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

Toccoa residents earn a median household income of $48,706 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,961. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 636 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Toccoa is $155,200 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,587. Median rent is $776/month, with 28.3% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Toccoa reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,771/100K.

Education

18.3% of adults in Toccoa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Toccoa has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,173
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density979/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,706
Per Capita$25,961
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$1,440M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,200
Rent$776
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$233,587
Housing Units3,969
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent225/100K
Property2,771/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,943/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain59.0 in/yr
Elevation1,001 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Toccoa was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.