What are the schools like in Porterdale, GA?

Porterdale is served primarily by Newton County. The district operates 14 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Porterdale?

The median household income in Porterdale, GA is $36,563 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Porterdale, GA?

Porterdale has an average high temperature of 52.4°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Porterdale, GA affordable or expensive?

Porterdale's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Porterdale is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $119,800 and the median rent is $968 per month.

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

Porterdale has a violent crime rate of 209.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1255.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Porterdale, GA a Good Place to Live?

Porterdale is a small town of 1,602 in Georgia, with a median household income of $36,563 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Porterdale stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Porterdale 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

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

Metric	Porterdale, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$119,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$968	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	37.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,563	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Porterdale's violent crime rate is 209.2 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

209.2 /100k

Property Crime

1255.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Porterdale is served primarily by Newton County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Porterdale, GA	National Avg
School District	Newton County	—
Elementary Schools	14	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	64.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Porterdale sees average highs of 52.4°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Porterdale, GA
Average High — January	52.4°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	51.1"
Annual Snowfall	1.3"

Demographics

Metric	Porterdale, GA	National Avg
Population	1,602	—
Median Age	42.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	35.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.8%	22.2%
65 and over	11.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Covington, GA 4 mi Oxford, GA 4 mi Conyers, GA 8 mi Milstead, GA 10 mi Mansfield, GA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Porterdale

Porterdale, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

30016 30070

Porterdale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Porterdale, GA affordable or expensive?

Porterdale's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Porterdale roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $119,800 and median rent is $968/month.

What is the crime rate in Porterdale, GA?

Porterdale's violent crime rate is 209.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1255.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Porterdale?

Public schools in Porterdale are operated by Newton County. The district has 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 12.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Porterdale, GA a good place to live?

Porterdale, GA has a population of 1,602, a median household income of $36,563, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Porterdale?

Porterdale averages 52.4°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches with about 1.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Porterdale?

Porterdale, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 30016, 30070.

What is the population of Porterdale?

The population of Porterdale, Georgia is 1,602 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Porterdale?

Key numbers for living in Porterdale: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $119,800, median household income $36,563, 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 Porterdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.