In Putnam, Georgia, the median home price is $419,703, compared with the Georgia median of $333,786; median household income is $72,096; the population is 22,855; schools rate 5.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 219.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Putnam at a glance
Population
22,855
Median Household Income
$72,096
Typical Home Value
$419,703
School District Rating
5.3
Violent Crime Rate
219.3
Avg Commute Time
31.1
About Putnam
Putnam has a population of 22,855. The median home value is $419,703, 26% above the Georgia median. Median household income is $72,096 (7% below the Georgia median). The most populated towns are Phoenix, Eatonton, and Little River.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Putnam
3 towns, by population.
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Putnam at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Putnam?
- Putnam has a population of 22,855 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Putnam?
- The median home value in Putnam is $419,703. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Putnam?
- Median household income in Putnam is $72,096 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Putnam in?
- Putnam is in Georgia.
- How many towns are in Putnam?
- Putnam contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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