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Georgia Economy — Live Data

Georgia's economy runs on logistics, film production, and fintech. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, below the national rate of 4.2%. This page tracks the numbers that matter for Georgia — jobs, house prices, and income — straight from federal data, updated automatically.

Unemployment Rate
3.4%
▼ Below US average (4.2%)
Nonfarm Jobs
5.00M
→ +0.2% jobs YoY
House Prices (YoY)
+2.5%
▲ Rising
Per-Capita Income
$65K
▲ +4.0% vs prior year
Georgia vs. United States — Unemployment
Georgia
3.4%
United States
4.2%

Georgia is outperforming the national labor market. Unemployment of 3.4% is 0.8 points below the US rate — a sign of relative strength in local hiring.

Jobs & Output
Nonfarm payrolls
5.00M
Job growth (YoY)
+0.2%
Real GDP (2025)
$710B
GDP growth (YoY)
+1.9%

Payrolls are monthly (BLS); GDP and income are annual (BEA). Key sectors in Georgia: logistics, film production, and fintech.

What this means if you live or work in Georgia
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Job market
With unemployment below the national average, employers in Georgia are competing for workers — leverage for job seekers and wage pressure for businesses.
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Housing
House prices are rising moderately (+2.5% YoY) — a balanced market by recent standards.
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Income
Per-capita personal income in Georgia is $65,382, up 4.0% from the prior year. Compare against national inflation to gauge real purchasing power.
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Key industries
Georgia's economy leans on logistics, film production, and fintech — sector-specific national trends (energy prices, rates, consumer spending) hit this state through those channels first.
Key Numbers — Georgia
Unemployment3.4%
US unemployment4.2%
Nonfarm jobs5.00M
House prices YoY+2.5%
Per-capita income$65,382
Real GDP$710B
Labor data as ofMay 2026
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National Data
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Data: FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) — series GAUR, GANA, GASTHPI, GAPCPI, GARGSP — plus BLS and BEA. Live values load on page open; figures shown are the most recent official releases. Not financial advice.