Morven is a small town of 587 in Georgia, with a median household income of $21,750
and a 11.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Morven stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Morven is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Morven 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: 86.7
Morven's overall cost of living index is 86.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Morven costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Morven, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$723
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
48.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$21,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Morven's violent crime rate is 265.3 per 100,000 residents
— 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
265.3 /100k
Property Crime
776.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Morven is served primarily by Brooks County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Morven, GA
National Avg
School District
Brooks County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Morven sees average highs of 62.5°F in January
and 91.7°F in July,
with 54.6 inches of annual precipitation
.
Morven's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Morven roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $82,800 and median rent is $723/month.
Morven's violent crime rate is 265.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 776.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Morven are operated by Brooks County.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 9.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Morven, GA has a population of 587, a median household income of $21,750, and an unemployment rate of 11.3%.
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.
Morven averages 62.5°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.6 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Morven, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 31638, 31625.
The population of Morven, Georgia is 587 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Morven: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $82,800, median household income $21,750, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Morven side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
