Appling is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Appling’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
One downside of living in Appling is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Appling, the average commute to work is 36.58 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
As is often the case in a small town, Appling doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The education level of Appling ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Appling, 48.81% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.
The per capita income in Appling in 2022 was $45,967, which is wealthy relative to Georgia, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $183,868 for a family of four.
The people who call Appling home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Appling residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Appling include English, Irish, Scottish, German, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Appling is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
