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Hoschton, GA


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Hoschton, Georgia

Hoschton, Georgia, in Jackson county, is 23 miles NW of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 43 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. About 1,070 people people live in Hoschton.

The People and Families of Hoschton

In Hoschton, about 65% of adults are married. Homes in Hoschton tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hoschton had a median family income of $57,917. Overall, families in Hoschton are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($6,950) in Hoschton than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Hoschton Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Hoschton, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in Hoschton is higher than that of most other communities in Georgia.

Commuting

In Hoschton, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%Hoschton Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%Hoschton People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Hoschton Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%Hoschton Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Hoschton, GA

Comparing Hoschton 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
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Racial Diversity82
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population36
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better810
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes31
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime47
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