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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 64
Population10,822,590
Foreign Born5.6%
Population Density188people per mi²
Median Age37.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2000, this state has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
C+
Average

A livable area that tracks near national norms for affordability, walkability, and neighborhood health.

Quality of Life measures an area by evaluating factors like cost of living, nearby amenities, country club access, airport proximity, socioeconomic signals and neighborhood character. For large states, this is a general average — quality of life can vary dramatically between metro areas, suburbs, and rural communities within the same state.

Cost of Living

106/100

6% above national average

A
Affordability Ratio

96%

The Real Cost of Living in Georgia

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $21k$39k
Comfortable $53k$78k
Luxury $135k+$209k+
Elite (Top 5%) $171k+$265k+

Economics

Overall Economy Grade
B
Good

Solid upper-middle-class performance. The area runs slightly ahead of national economic benchmarks.

Median HHI
$75k+4.6%
1% below US avg
Avg Net Worth
$411k
37% below US avg
WFH
14.2%
1% below US avg
Homeownership
65.4%
Equal to US avg
Median Home
$273k
3% below US avg
Avg HH Debt
$22k
23% above US avg
Poverty Rate
13.5%
17% above US avg
Public Assistance
13.1%
12% above US avg
Unemployment
5.1%
38% above US avg
Median Rent
$1k
12% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 57% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
14.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−21.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−23.2%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k Residents22% below US avg
Robbery
0.28 / 1k Residents57% below US avg
Aggravated Assault
1.94 / 1k Residents28% below US avg

Property Crime

5yr−19.8%
Burglary
1.36 / 1k Residents49% below US avg
Larceny-Theft
9.12 / 1k Residents35% below US avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.36 / 1k Residents52% below US avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: EVENSwing
State Legislature of Georgia
Georgia Senate21D · 33R
Georgia House79D · 99R
Presidential Voting Trends for Georgia
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.9% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
D-
PoorHigh regulation

Energy independence: Importer (12% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season275 daysstatewide average
Annual Rainfall53.0"statewide average
Elevation412 ftstatewide average

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

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* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-18T23:05:35.000Z

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