Eatonton is a small town of 6,369 in Georgia, with a median household income of $53,870
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eatonton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Eatonton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eatonton 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: 92.8
Eatonton's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eatonton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eatonton, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$137,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$821
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,870
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Eatonton's violent crime rate is 120.1 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
120.1 /100k
Property Crime
1351.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eatonton is served primarily by Putnam County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eatonton, GA
National Avg
School District
Putnam County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eatonton sees average highs of 57.3°F in January
and 92.3°F in July,
with 46.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Eatonton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eatonton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $137,500 and median rent is $821/month.
Eatonton's violent crime rate is 120.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1351.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eatonton are operated by Putnam County.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eatonton, GA has a population of 6,369, a median household income of $53,870, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
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.
Eatonton averages 57.3°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.7 inches
with about 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eatonton, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31024.
The population of Eatonton, Georgia is 6,369 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eatonton: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $137,500, median household income $53,870, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eatonton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
