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Lavonia, GA


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Lavonia, Georgia

Lavonia, Georgia, in Franklin county, is 36 miles NE of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 87 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. There are 1,827 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Lavonia

In Lavonia, about 50% of adults are married. People in Lavonia are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lavonia had a median family income of $28,464.

Political Inclinations

Lavonia folks tended to give their money ($250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Lavonia Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Lavonia that were owner-occupied was 61%. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Lavonia, 96% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Lavonia, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyLavonia Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lavonia Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Lavonia Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Lavonia, GA

Comparing Lavonia 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 Population109
Racial Diversity93
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens79
Age of the Population69
Well-Paid Single Men13
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income13
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built62
People Living Alone66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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