Carnesville is a small town of 935 in Georgia, with a median household income of $63,813
and a 10.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Carnesville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Carnesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Carnesville 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: 91.6
Carnesville's overall cost of living index is 91.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Carnesville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Carnesville, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$107,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$819
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,813
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Carnesville's violent crime rate is 205.6 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
205.6 /100k
Property Crime
848.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Carnesville is served primarily by Franklin County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Carnesville, GA
National Avg
School District
Franklin County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Carnesville sees average highs of 52.7°F in January
and 89.3°F in July,
with 52.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Carnesville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Carnesville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $107,100 and median rent is $819/month.
Carnesville's violent crime rate is 205.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 848.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Carnesville are operated by Franklin County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Carnesville, GA has a population of 935, a median household income of $63,813, and an unemployment rate of 10.1%.
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.
Carnesville averages 52.7°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.3 inches
with about 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Carnesville, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30521.
The population of Carnesville, Georgia is 935 with a median age of 33.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Carnesville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $107,100, median household income $63,813, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Carnesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
