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Pickens County
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Pickens County

#34 in Best Counties to Buy a House in Georgia
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      C+
    4. Good for Families
      C+
    5. Diversity
      C
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    11. Commute
      C minus
    Pickens County is located in Georgia with a population of 32,814. In Pickens County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Pickens County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Pickens County are above average.
    Population
    32,814
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $220,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $932
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      26
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      52.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      52.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      624.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      7,628.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      312.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Pickens County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $71,637
    National
    $69,021
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