What are the schools like in Social Circle, GA?

Social Circle is served primarily by Social Circle City. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Social Circle?

The median household income in Social Circle, GA is $68,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Social Circle, GA?

Social Circle has an average high temperature of 52.4°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Social Circle, GA affordable or expensive?

Social Circle's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Social Circle is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $222,300 and the median rent is $1,081 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Social Circle, GA?

Social Circle has a violent crime rate of 590.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1351.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Social Circle, GA a Good Place to Live?

Social Circle is a small town of 5,011 in Georgia, with a median household income of $68,333 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Social Circle stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Social Circle 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

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

Metric	Social Circle, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$222,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,081	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Social Circle's violent crime rate is 590.3 per 100,000 residents — 55% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

590.3 /100k

Property Crime

1351.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Social Circle is served primarily by Social Circle City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Social Circle, GA	National Avg
School District	Social Circle City	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Social Circle sees average highs of 52.4°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Social Circle, GA
Average High — January	52.4°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	50.5"
Annual Snowfall	1.3"

Demographics

Metric	Social Circle, GA	National Avg
Population	5,011	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	33.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.4%	22.2%
65 and over	14.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Social Circle

Social Circle, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Social Circle, GA affordable or expensive?

Social Circle's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Social Circle roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $222,300 and median rent is $1,081/month.

What is the crime rate in Social Circle, GA?

Social Circle's violent crime rate is 590.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1351.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Social Circle?

Public schools in Social Circle are operated by Social Circle City. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 27.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Social Circle, GA a good place to live?

Social Circle, GA has a population of 5,011, a median household income of $68,333, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. 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 Social Circle?

Social Circle averages 52.4°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches with about 1.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Social Circle?

Social Circle, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30025.

What is the population of Social Circle?

The population of Social Circle, Georgia is 5,011 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Social Circle?

Key numbers for living in Social Circle: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $222,300, median household income $68,333, crime index 119 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Social Circle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.