Appling is a tiny town located in the state of Georgia. With a population of 658 people and two associated neighborhoods, Appling is the 370th largest community in Georgia. Appling real estate is some of the most expensive in Georgia, although Appling house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Because occupations involving physical labor dominate the local economy, Appling is generally considered to be a blue-collar town. 35.84% of the Appling workforce is employed in blue-collar occupations, compared to the national average of 27.7%. Overall, Appling is a town of professionals, production and manufacturing workers, and construction workers and builders. There are especially a lot of people living in Appling who work in healthcare (37.20%), architecture and engineering (15.02%), and office and administrative support (8.87%). Because of many things, Appling is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Appling a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Appling has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local 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 citizens of Appling are among the most well-educated in the nation: 48.81% of adults in Appling have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's 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.
