Gumlog is a small town of 2,212 in Georgia, with a median household income of $63,735
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gumlog stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Gumlog is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gumlog 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: 92.0
Gumlog's overall cost of living index is 92.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gumlog costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gumlog, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$152,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$693
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,735
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gumlog'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
Gumlog is served primarily by Franklin County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gumlog, 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
24.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gumlog sees average highs of 52.3°F in January
and 88.9°F in July,
with 52.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Gumlog's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gumlog roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $152,100 and median rent is $693/month.
Gumlog'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 Gumlog 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. 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gumlog, GA has a population of 2,212, a median household income of $63,735, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
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.
Gumlog averages 52.3°F in January and 88.9°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).
Gumlog, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30553.
The population of Gumlog, Georgia is 2,212 with a median age of 54.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gumlog: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $152,100, median household income $63,735, 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 Gumlog side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.