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Resaca is a small town of 1,363 in Georgia, with a median household income of $56,154
and a 0.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Resaca stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Resaca is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Resaca 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: 94.4
Resaca's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Resaca costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Resaca, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$135,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,010
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,154
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Resaca's violent crime rate is 110.4 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
110.4 /100k
Property Crime
612.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Resaca is served primarily by Gordon County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Resaca, GA
National Avg
School District
Gordon County
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
70.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Resaca sees average highs of 51.1°F in January
and 89.3°F in July,
with 52.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.8 inches of snow per year.
Resaca's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Resaca roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $135,800 and median rent is $1,010/month.
Resaca's violent crime rate is 110.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 612.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Resaca are operated by Gordon County.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 5.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Resaca, GA has a population of 1,363, a median household income of $56,154, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%.
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.
Resaca averages 51.1°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.4 inches
with about 1.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Resaca, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30735.
The population of Resaca, Georgia is 1,363 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Resaca: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $135,800, median household income $56,154, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Resaca side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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