What are the schools like in Gresham Park, GA?

School district data for Gresham Park is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Gresham Park?

The median household income in Gresham Park, GA is $66,071 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Gresham Park, GA?

Gresham Park has an average high temperature of 54.0°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Gresham Park, GA affordable or expensive?

Gresham Park's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gresham Park is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $242,600 and the median rent is $1,420 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Gresham Park, GA?

Gresham Park has a violent crime rate of 694.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3064.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gresham Park, GA a Good Place to Live?

Gresham Park is a small town of 7,816 in Georgia, with a median household income of $66,071 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Gresham Park stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Gresham Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Gresham Park 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

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

Metric	Gresham Park, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$242,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,420	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,071	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Gresham Park's violent crime rate is 694.6 per 100,000 residents — 83% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

694.6 /100k

Property Crime

3064.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Gresham Park, 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	32.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gresham Park sees average highs of 54.0°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 53.2 inches of annual precipitation and 2.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gresham Park, GA
Average High — January	54.0°F
Average High — July	90.1°F
Annual Precipitation	53.2"
Annual Snowfall	2.2"

Demographics

Metric	Gresham Park, GA	National Avg
Population	7,816	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	14.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	74.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.8%	22.2%
65 and over	21.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Gresham Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gresham Park, GA affordable or expensive?

Gresham Park's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Gresham Park roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $242,600 and median rent is $1,420/month.

What is the crime rate in Gresham Park, GA?

Gresham Park's violent crime rate is 694.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3064.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gresham Park?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Gresham Park, GA a good place to live?

Gresham Park, GA has a population of 7,816, a median household income of $66,071, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. 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 Gresham Park?

Gresham Park averages 54.0°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.2 inches with about 2.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Gresham Park?

The population of Gresham Park, Georgia is 7,816 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gresham Park?

Key numbers for living in Gresham Park: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $242,600, median household income $66,071, crime index 168 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gresham Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.