Very AffordableNear National AverageJefferson County
Median Income
$36,406
household / year
Median Home Value
$56,700
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$656
gross / month
Cost of Living
87
national avg = 100
Is Wadley, GA a Good Place to Live?
Wadley is a small town of 2,049 in Georgia, with a median household income of $36,406
and a 10.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wadley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wadley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wadley 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: 86.7
Wadley's overall cost of living index is 86.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wadley costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wadley, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$56,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$656
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,406
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Wadley's violent crime rate is 581.8 per 100,000 residents
— 53% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
581.8 /100k
Property Crime
2197.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wadley is served primarily by Jefferson County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wadley, 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
5.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
72.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wadley sees average highs of 57.1°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Wadley's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wadley roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $56,700 and median rent is $656/month.
Wadley's violent crime rate is 581.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2197.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wadley 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. 5.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wadley, GA has a population of 2,049, a median household income of $36,406, and an unemployment rate of 10.1%.
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.
Wadley averages 57.1°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wadley, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30477.
The population of Wadley, Georgia is 2,049 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wadley: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $56,700, median household income $36,406, crime index 134 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wadley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.