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Emerson

#2 in Best Places to Live in Bartow County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
  • 1 review
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Emerson is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 1,768. Emerson is in Bartow County. Living in Emerson offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Emerson there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Emerson and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Emerson are above average.
    About Emerson...
    Population
    1,768

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $121,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $832
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Emerson Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      745.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      248.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,291.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      496.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      19%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      21%
      13%

    Working in Emerson

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $48,810
    National
    $55,322
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      1 review
      Emerson is a quaint little city with less than 1,500 people. They truly have a family/community vibe going on. I have recently moved to Emerson after being out of the country for eight years. I'm originally from Ohio and have found the weather and scenery to be breathe taking. The people's warmth and southern charm add a cherry on top of the whole transition into becoming a resident of Emerson.
      • Nov 16 2018
      • Overall Experience
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