In Wilkes, Georgia, the median home price is $168,475; median household income is $52,043; the population is 9,549; schools rate 5.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 574.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 32.6 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Wilkes at a glance
Population
9,549
Median Household Income
$52,043
Typical Home Value
$168,475
School District Rating
5.2
Violent Crime Rate
574.5
Avg Commute Time
32.6
About Wilkes
Wilkes has a population of 9,549. The median home value is $168,475, 50% below the Georgia median. Median household income is $52,043 (33% below the Georgia median). The most populated towns are Washington, Rayle, and Tignall.
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 Wilkes
3 towns, by population.
Wilkes at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Wilkes?
- Wilkes has a population of 9,549 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Wilkes?
- The median home value in Wilkes is $168,475. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Wilkes?
- Median household income in Wilkes is $52,043 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Wilkes in?
- Wilkes is in Georgia.
- How many towns are in Wilkes?
- Wilkes 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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