New EnglandGA
Settled in 1889, this town now has 391 residents.
Is New England a good place to live?
New England’s median age is 56.8 years, above both the Georgia town median (36.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 3 of the 264 Georgia towns we compare have a lower middle household income than New England. New England has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
391 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in New England.
New England has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
The top destinations are Chattanooga (35%), Trenton (23%) and Fort Oglethorpe (3%). Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in New England rose by 33, to 50. 7.7% of New England residents live below the poverty line. For half of commuters, work is under 17 miles away.
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
New England has mild winters and hot summers
New England’s typical July afternoon high stands at 89°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
New England has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Expected losses in New England break down as 50% from inland flooding and 26% from tornadoes. Compared with 62% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage here is higher.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
More of New England’s adults have been diagnosed with depression than in the typical Georgia or U.S. town
For adults in New England, the share who report frequent mental distress is 20%. Of 32 CDC measures, New England beats the Georgia average on 3 and trails it on 6.
| New England | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 20% | 23% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 79% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 16% |
| What stands out | New England | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 12.1% | 15% |
| More adults with depression | 24.2% | 19% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Homes in New England sell for about $165K
In New England, 83% of households are owner-occupiers.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about New England
Lookout Mountain and 17 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around New England. Close and well known come first.
6 mi MountainLookout Mountain
11 mi WaterfallRuby Falls19 mi CaveEllison's Cave
9 mi Park & preserveNickajack Cave
6 mi National Military ParkChickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park972K visitors a year14 mi Theme parkLake WinnepesaukahPhoto credits
Lookout Mountain: Teke, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ruby Falls: Oydman (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Nickajack Cave: Blueway, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: Lhughesw5, CC BY-SA 3.0
Moving to New England: who provides what
New England is unincorporated, so Dade County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
100% of working residents leave New England for work
Where New England’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of New England
About 0 of every 100 New England residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Georgia.
Questions about New England
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is New England, GA a good place to live?
New England has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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