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Wrens, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Jefferson County County
Wrens, GA
At a Glance
How Wrens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wrens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wrens a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wrens residents earn a median household income of $37,192 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,527. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 407 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wrens is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,578. Median rent is $717/month, with 27.3% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Wrens reports 383 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,258/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.3% of adults in Wrens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 74.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wrens has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.