Girard is a small town of 202 in Georgia, with a median household income of $58,309
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Girard stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Girard is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Girard 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: 91.0
Girard's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Girard costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Girard, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$73,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,309
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Girard's violent crime rate is 116.2 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
116.2 /100k
Property Crime
1099.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Girard, GA
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Girard sees average highs of 57.9°F in January
and 91.9°F in July,
with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Girard's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Girard roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $73,100 and median rent is N/A/month.
Girard's violent crime rate is 116.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1099.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Girard, GA has a population of 202, a median household income of $58,309, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
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.
Girard averages 57.9°F in January and 91.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches
with about 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Girard, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30426.
The population of Girard, Georgia is 202 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Girard: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $73,100, median household income $58,309, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Girard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.