What are the schools like in Lula, GA?

Lula is served primarily by Hall County. The district operates 19 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Lula?

The median household income in Lula, GA is $60,174 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Lula, GA?

Lula has an average high temperature of 51.8°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Lula, GA affordable or expensive?

Lula's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lula is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $187,900 and the median rent is $1,147 per month.

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

Lula has a violent crime rate of 272.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1370.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lula, GA a Good Place to Live?

Lula is a small town of 2,880 in Georgia, with a median household income of $60,174 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Lula stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lula is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lula 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: 97.0

Lula's overall cost of living index is 97.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lula costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lula, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$187,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,147	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,174	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lula's violent crime rate is 272.0 per 100,000 residents — 28% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

272.0 /100k

Property Crime

1370.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lula is served primarily by Hall County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lula, GA	National Avg
School District	Hall County	—
Elementary Schools	19	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lula sees average highs of 51.8°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 60.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lula, GA
Average High — January	51.8°F
Average High — July	86.8°F
Annual Precipitation	60.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Lula, GA	National Avg
Population	2,880	—
Median Age	38.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	9.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Raoul, GA 5 mi Gillsville, GA 6 mi Alto, GA 7 mi Clermont, GA 8 mi Baldwin, GA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Lula

Lula, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30554

Lula vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lula, GA affordable or expensive?

Lula's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lula roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $187,900 and median rent is $1,147/month.

What is the crime rate in Lula, GA?

Lula's violent crime rate is 272.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1370.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lula?

Public schools in Lula are operated by Hall County. The district has 19 elementary, 8 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lula, GA a good place to live?

Lula, GA has a population of 2,880, a median household income of $60,174, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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 Lula?

Lula averages 51.8°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.8 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lula?

Lula, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30554.

What is the population of Lula?

The population of Lula, Georgia is 2,880 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lula?

Key numbers for living in Lula: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $187,900, median household income $60,174, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lula side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.