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Molena, Georgia

city · Pike County

At a glance

635
Population
$317,091
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,458/mo
Median rent
8% above U.S. median
$39,743
Median household income
49% below U.S. median
48.5 min
Average commute
48.9%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 106 — 6% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities39% above
Taxes13% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost78% above
For business: Georgia is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college20 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates68.8%
College graduates8.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Development Authority of Pike County
The Development Authority of Pike County works to assist in the growth of new and existing businesses and industry in Pike County. The authority aims to support the current and future success and prosperity of Pike County and to assist existing and potential businesses with their location and expansion plans.
state Georgia Economic Developers' Assoc
The Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) is a non-profit association of professionals and volunteers who are involved with the economic development of the cities and counties of Georgia. GEDA serves Georgia's economic development community with networking, professional development and public policy resources.
state Georgia Electric Membership
Georgia EMC is the statewide trade association for Georgia’s 41 electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) and their generation and transmission partners. Its Community & Economic Development Teams offer data-driven insights and confidential site selection tools and services to help communities and businesses locate and succeed in Georgia. Services are provided at no cost to communities and site selectors through the support of Georgia’s Electric Cooperatives.
state MEAG Power
The Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power) is a nonprofit, statewide generation and transmission organization that provides reliable, competitively-priced wholesale electricity to 49 member communities (Participants), who own and operate their local electric distribution systems.
state Southeast Industrial Development Association
The Southeast Industrial Development Association is a regional economic development association that facilitates site location, financing opportunities, infrastructure development, and marketing and demographic research to assist businesses with locations and expansions.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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