The Town FilesWrens, Georgia
City in Jefferson County · population 2,217 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $123,400
- Household income
- $37,609
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 33.3
Wrens is a city of 2,217 people in Jefferson County, Georgia. The median home is worth $123,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 81% of Georgia towns, hipper than 76% of Georgia towns.
How Wrens ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wrens is worth $123,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $37,609, which is more affordable than 54% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $722 a month. 47.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wrens | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $722 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $37,609 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 47.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wrens
| People | Wrens | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 29.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 24.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.9% | 88.0% |
Weather in Wrens
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 34.0°F. About 47.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 79 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 47 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wrens since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 15, 2008 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 4, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 4,888 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,321 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Wrens itself the ACS puts it at 17.4%.
Public schools in Wrens
1 public school with 407 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrens Elementary School | PK-5 | 407 | 12.3 |
Towns near Wrens
- Blythe, GA12.3 mi · 744 people · home $135,800
- Gibson, GA12.4 mi · 630 people · home $96,700
- Dearing, GA14.4 mi · 529 people · home $114,100
- Louisville, GA14.8 mi · 2,381 people · home $120,400
- Harlem, GA16.3 mi · 3,571 people · home $274,500
- Hephzibah, GA17.9 mi · 3,830 people · home $185,700
- Thomson, GA19.1 mi · 6,814 people · home $161,100
- Grovetown, GA19.7 mi · 15,577 people · home $254,300
Wrens questions
Is Wrens, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wrens scores better for retirees than 43% of Georgia towns and quieter than 81%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.3).
How much does a house cost in Wrens?
The median owner-occupied home in Wrens is valued at $123,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $37,609, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $722 a month.
What is the weather like in Wrens?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 34.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Wrens get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wrens since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 15, 2008. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)