Trion is a small town of 2,389 in Georgia, with a median household income of $39,073
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Trion 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 Trion is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Trion 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: 90.3
Trion's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Trion costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Trion, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$745
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,073
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Trion's violent crime rate is 169.4 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
169.4 /100k
Property Crime
1177.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Trion is served primarily by Trion City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Trion, GA
National Avg
School District
Trion City
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
64.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Trion sees average highs of 52.0°F in January
and 89.9°F in July,
with 57.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Trion's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Trion roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,000 and median rent is $745/month.
Trion's violent crime rate is 169.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1177.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Trion are operated by Trion City.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Trion, GA has a population of 2,389, a median household income of $39,073, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Trion averages 52.0°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.2 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Trion, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30753.
The population of Trion, Georgia is 2,389 with a median age of 28.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Trion: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $96,000, median household income $39,073, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Trion side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
