What are the schools like in Rest Haven, GA?

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

What is the median household income in Rest Haven?

The median household income in Rest Haven, GA is $59,063 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Rest Haven, GA?

Rest Haven has an average high temperature of 51.2°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Rest Haven, GA affordable or expensive?

Rest Haven's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rest Haven is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $87,500 and the median rent is $1,139 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rest Haven, GA?

Rest Haven has a violent crime rate of 313.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1187.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rest Haven, GA a Good Place to Live?

Rest Haven is a small town of 40 in Georgia, with a median household income of $59,063 . Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Rest Haven stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Rest Haven 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

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

Metric	Rest Haven, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$87,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,139	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,063	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Rest Haven's violent crime rate is 313.6 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

313.6 /100k

Property Crime

1187.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Rest Haven, 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	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rest Haven sees average highs of 51.2°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 57.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rest Haven, GA
Average High — January	51.2°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	57.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Rest Haven, GA	National Avg
Population	40	—
Median Age	48.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Buford, GA 1 mi Flowery Branch, GA 4 mi Sugar Hill, GA 5 mi Oakwood, GA 8 mi Suwanee, GA 8 mi

Rest Haven vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rest Haven, GA affordable or expensive?

Rest Haven's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Rest Haven roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $87,500 and median rent is $1,139/month.

What is the crime rate in Rest Haven, GA?

Rest Haven's violent crime rate is 313.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1187.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rest Haven?

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

Is Rest Haven, GA a good place to live?

Rest Haven, GA has a population of 40, a median household income of $59,063, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Rest Haven?

Rest Haven averages 51.2°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.4 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Rest Haven?

The population of Rest Haven, Georgia is 40 with a median age of 48.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rest Haven?

Key numbers for living in Rest Haven: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $87,500, median household income $59,063, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rest Haven side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.