At a Glance
Median Income
$82,857
$32,068 per capita
Home Value
$228,200
Zillow: $264,380
Median Rent
$1,155/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,626/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Varnell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Varnell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Varnell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Varnell residents earn a median household income of $82,857 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,068. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Varnell is $228,200 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,380. Median rent is $1,155/month, with 30.7% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
Varnell reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,626/100K.
Education
28.3% of adults in Varnell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Varnell has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,623
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density661/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,857
Per Capita$32,068
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$7,746M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
Housing
A+
Home Value$228,200
Rent$1,155
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$264,380
Housing Units785
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,626/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,693/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation916 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed287 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Varnell was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 287 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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