The Town FilesCommerce, Georgia
City in Jackson County · population 7,387 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $239,900
- Household income
- $60,961
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 32.6
Commerce is a city of 7,387 people in Jackson County, Georgia. The median home is worth $239,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of Georgia towns, better transit than 83% of Georgia towns.
How Commerce ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Commerce is worth $239,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $60,961, which is more affordable than 34% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,183 a month. 63.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Commerce | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,183 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $60,961 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 63.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Commerce
| People | Commerce | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 31.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Commerce
July highs average 89.1°F and January lows 30.9°F. About 52.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Commerce since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 4, 1989 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 17, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 12, 2007.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 45,812 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,463 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Commerce itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Commerce
7 public schools with 4,426 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Jackson Comprehensive High School | 8-12 | 1,353 | 15.2 |
| East Jackson Elementary School | PK-5 | 658 | 12.0 |
| Commerce Middle School | 5-8 | 553 | 14.6 |
| East Jackson Middle School | 6-7 | 547 | 13.7 |
| Commerce High School | 9-12 | 546 | 14.0 |
| Commerce Primary | PK-2 | 487 | 14.8 |
| Commerce Elementary School | 3-4 | 282 | 14.8 |
Towns near Commerce
- Jefferson, GA9.0 mi · 13,233 people · home $377,300
- Lula, GA16.6 mi · 2,822 people · home $239,400
- Raoul, GA18.3 mi · 2,803 people · home $127,500
- Hoschton, GA18.5 mi · 2,666 people · home $386,300
- Statham, GA18.9 mi · 2,813 people · home $247,600
- Athens-Clarke County, GA19.3 mi · 127,315 people · home $299,200
- Baldwin, GA20.0 mi · 3,629 people · home $167,300
- Braselton, GA20.6 mi · 13,403 people · home $459,400
Commerce questions
Is Commerce, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Commerce scores better for retirees than 52% of Georgia towns and quieter than 47%. 13.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.6).
How much does a house cost in Commerce?
The median owner-occupied home in Commerce is valued at $239,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,961, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,183 a month.
What is the weather like in Commerce?
July highs average 89.1°F and January lows 30.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Commerce get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Commerce since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 4, 1989. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)