What are the schools like in Molena, GA?

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

What is the median household income in Molena?

The median household income in Molena, GA is $37,426 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.1%.

What is the weather like in Molena, GA?

Molena has an average high temperature of 56.2°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Molena, GA affordable or expensive?

Molena's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Molena is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $96,700 and the median rent is $1,200 per month.

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

Molena has a violent crime rate of 100.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 743.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Molena, GA a Good Place to Live?

Molena is a small town of 667 in Georgia, with a median household income of $37,426 and a 7.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Molena stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Molena 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

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

Metric	Molena, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$96,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,200	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,426	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Molena's violent crime rate is 100.2 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

100.2 /100k

Property Crime

743.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Molena, 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	12.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Molena sees average highs of 56.2°F in January and 90.5°F in July, with 50.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Molena, GA
Average High — January	56.2°F
Average High — July	90.5°F
Annual Precipitation	50.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Molena, GA	National Avg
Population	667	—
Median Age	42.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	19.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Woodbury, GA 5 mi Concord, GA 7 mi Gay, GA 7 mi Hilltop, GA 8 mi Sunset Village, GA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Molena

Molena, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30258

Molena vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Molena, GA affordable or expensive?

Molena's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Molena roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $96,700 and median rent is $1,200/month.

What is the crime rate in Molena, GA?

Molena's violent crime rate is 100.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 743.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Molena?

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

Is Molena, GA a good place to live?

Molena, GA has a population of 667, a median household income of $37,426, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%. 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 Molena?

Molena averages 56.2°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.7 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Molena?

Molena, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30258.

What is the population of Molena?

The population of Molena, Georgia is 667 with a median age of 42.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Molena?

Key numbers for living in Molena: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $96,700, median household income $37,426, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Molena side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.