Stapleton is a small town of 377 in Georgia, with a median household income of $47,500
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stapleton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Stapleton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stapleton 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: 90.1
Stapleton's overall cost of living index is 90.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stapleton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stapleton, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$97,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$721
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Stapleton's violent crime rate is 182.3 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
182.3 /100k
Property Crime
878.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stapleton is served primarily by Jefferson County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stapleton, GA
National Avg
School District
Jefferson County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stapleton sees average highs of 57.1°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Stapleton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stapleton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $97,900 and median rent is $721/month.
Stapleton's violent crime rate is 182.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 878.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stapleton are operated by Jefferson County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 14.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stapleton, GA has a population of 377, a median household income of $47,500, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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.
Stapleton averages 57.1°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stapleton, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30823.
The population of Stapleton, Georgia is 377 with a median age of 49.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stapleton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $97,900, median household income $47,500, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stapleton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.