Bishop is a small town of 456 in Georgia, with a median household income of $126,875
and a 1.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bishop stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bishop is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bishop city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.3
Bishop's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bishop costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bishop, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$392,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$872
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$126,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bishop's violent crime rate is 69.5 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
69.5 /100k
Property Crime
1482.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bishop is served primarily by Oconee County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bishop, GA
National Avg
School District
Oconee County
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
44.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bishop sees average highs of 53.8°F in January
and 89.5°F in July,
with 47.7 inches of annual precipitation
.
Bishop's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bishop roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $392,000 and median rent is $872/month.
Bishop's violent crime rate is 69.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1482.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bishop are operated by Oconee County.
The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 44.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bishop, GA has a population of 456, a median household income of $126,875, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bishop averages 53.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.7 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Bishop, Georgia is 456 with a median age of 34.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bishop: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $392,000, median household income $126,875, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bishop side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.