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Commerce, GA


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Commerce, Georgia

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

The People and Families of Commerce

In Commerce, about 49% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Commerce than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Commerce had a median family income of $39,615.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($755) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Commerce. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Commerce Housing

According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Commerce was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Commerce, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Commerce Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Commerce, GA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population79
Racial Diversity74
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty48
People in Middle Class or Better48
Median Family Income37
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use35
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Rents63
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime36
Low Property Crime34

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