Commerce, GA

Commerce, Georgia

Introduction to Commerce, Georgia

Located in Jackson county, Commerce, Georgia, is 17 miles N of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 62 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is home to 5,292 residents.

Commerce History

The original inhabitants of what is now the city of Commerce were the Creek and Cherokee tribes. The white settlers first arrived in Commerce on January 20, 1784. The first person to receive a land grant in the area was William Dunson, a German immigrant. He named the area Groaning Rock. In 1808, Eli Shankle built a trading post near Groaning Rock and named it Harmony Grove. Harmony Grove was officially incorporated as a town on December 24, 1884. On August 6, 1904, Harmony Grove was reincorporated as Commerce.

Commerce and nearby Attractions

• Crawford W. Long Museum
• Church-Waddel-Brumby House
• Georgia Museum of Art
• Taylor-Grady House
• Fort Yargo State Park

Things To Do In Commerce

The area is home to various local museums, such as the Crawford W. Long Museum and Georgia Museum of Art. The Crawford Museum displays artifacts highlighting the life of the renowned physician, Dr. Crawford W. Long. The federal-style Church-Waddel-Brumby House and the Greek-style Taylor-Grady House are the two popular historic sites. The city also features a number of eateries such as the Checkers Drive-In restaurant, Outback Steakhouse, and Burger King.

Commerce Transportation

Anderson Regional Airport is the closest airport to the city.

Commerce Higher Education

Higher education is available at University of Georgia, Gainesville College, and Gwinnett Technical College.

High Points

Commerce strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Commerce, GA

Comparing Commerce to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Commerce Almanac

Commerce Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Commerce Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Commerce Hospitals

BJC MEDICAL CENTER
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
70 MEDICAL CENTER DR
(706) 335-1000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Commerce

Commerce High Schools (2004)

COMMERCE HIGH SCHOOL
272 LAKEVIEW DRIVE
706-335-5942
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 359 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Commerce Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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