What are the schools like in Emerson, GA?

Emerson is served primarily by Bartow County. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Emerson?

The median household income in Emerson, GA is $74,432 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.5%.

What is the weather like in Emerson, GA?

Emerson has an average high temperature of 50.9°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches.

Emerson, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Emerson, GA affordable or expensive?

Emerson's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Emerson is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $188,300 and the median rent is $1,153 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Emerson, GA?

Emerson has a violent crime rate of 209.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 908.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Emerson, GA a Good Place to Live?

Emerson is a small town of 1,594 in Georgia, with a median household income of $74,432 and a 6.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Emerson stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Emerson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Emerson 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: 100.9

Emerson's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Emerson costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Emerson, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$188,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,153	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,432	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Emerson's violent crime rate is 209.6 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

209.6 /100k

Property Crime

908.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Emerson is served primarily by Bartow County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Emerson, GA	National Avg
School District	Bartow County	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Emerson sees average highs of 50.9°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 51.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Emerson, GA
Average High — January	50.9°F
Average High — July	88.0°F
Annual Precipitation	51.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Emerson, GA	National Avg
Population	1,594	—
Median Age	40.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Emerson

Emerson, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30137

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emerson, GA affordable or expensive?

Emerson's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Emerson roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $188,300 and median rent is $1,153/month.

What is the crime rate in Emerson, GA?

Emerson's violent crime rate is 209.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 908.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Emerson?

Public schools in Emerson are operated by Bartow County. The district has 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 33.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Emerson, GA a good place to live?

Emerson, GA has a population of 1,594, a median household income of $74,432, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Emerson?

Emerson averages 50.9°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Emerson?

Emerson, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30137.

What is the population of Emerson?

The population of Emerson, Georgia is 1,594 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Emerson?

Key numbers for living in Emerson: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $188,300, median household income $74,432, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Emerson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.