The Town FilesSocial Circle, Georgia
City in Walton County · population 4,974 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $307,300
- Household income
- $88,591
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 37.9
Social Circle is a city of 4,974 people in Walton County, Georgia. The median home is worth $307,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of Georgia towns, better for families than 86% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 77% of Georgia towns.
How Social Circle 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 Social Circle is worth $307,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $88,591, which is more affordable than 47% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,083 a month. 80.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Social Circle | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $307,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,083 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $88,591 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 80.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Social Circle
| People | Social Circle | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 17.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 40.0 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Social Circle
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 33.6°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.3 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 62 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Social Circle since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 19, 2013 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 1, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Walton County since 1996
Walton County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Walton County
Walton County had 26,450 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,248 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Social Circle itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Social Circle
4 public schools with 1,942 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Circle High School | 9-12 | 579 | 14.1 |
| Social Circle Primary School | PK-2 | 492 | 14.9 |
| Social Circle Middle School | 6-8 | 448 | 14.5 |
| Social Circle Elementary School | 3-5 | 423 | 15.1 |
Towns near Social Circle
- Covington, GA8.2 mi · 14,192 people · home $301,900
- Monroe, GA10.5 mi · 14,928 people · home $259,300
- Madison, GA14.4 mi · 4,447 people · home $347,200
- Conyers, GA15.6 mi · 17,305 people · home $284,300
- Loganville, GA16.3 mi · 14,127 people · home $366,100
- Lakeview Estates, GA19.1 mi · 2,660 people · home $74,700
- Grayson, GA22.0 mi · 4,730 people · home $477,500
- Snellville, GA22.4 mi · 20,573 people · home $335,000
Social Circle questions
Is Social Circle, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Social Circle scores better for retirees than 49% of Georgia towns and quieter than 44%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Social Circle?
The median owner-occupied home in Social Circle is valued at $307,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,591, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,083 a month.
What is the weather like in Social Circle?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 33.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.3 inches of snow.
Does Social Circle get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Social Circle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 19, 2013. 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)