Living in Ambrose, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ambrose · Census data 2020–2024
Ambrose has 382 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $24,688 (68% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $100,400, the median rent is $669/month.
Ambrose is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ambrose at a glance
- Population
- 382
- Median age
- 34.9State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $24,688State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $100,400State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $669/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 45.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Ambrose a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 68% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 56.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Ambrose
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ambrose the median home value is $100,400, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $669 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Ambrose median household income
The median household income in Ambrose is $24,688 and the income per person is $19,923. 56.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Ambrose: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 180
- Owner-occupied
- 45.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.7%
- Vacant
- 17.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.58
Ambrose demographics
- Population
- 382
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 148
- Foreign-born
- 11.5%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ambrose ›
Education in Ambrose
2.3% of adults 25 and older in Ambrose have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ambrose
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
Ambrose vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrose | 382 | $24,688 | $100,400 | $669 |
| Broxton | 1,031 | $24,851 | $111,600 | $631 |
| Douglas | 11,749 | $34,408 | $133,300 | $680 |
| Ocilla | 3,100 | $41,277 | $95,700 | $868 |
| Jacksonville | 121 | $49,375 | $33,300 | $975 |
| Fitzgerald | 8,918 | $37,323 | $99,000 | $670 |
| Willacoochee | 1,301 | $32,750 | $43,200 | $629 |
| Alapaha | 444 | $32,569 | $99,300 | $477 |
| Denton | 222 | $32,614 | $95,400 | — |
More for people moving to Ambrose
Ambrose ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Ambrose: FAQ
What is the median household income in Ambrose, GA?
The median household income in Ambrose is $24,688, 68% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ambrose?
The median home value in Ambrose is $100,400, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Ambrose?
The median gross rent in Ambrose is $669 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Ambrose, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 68% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 56.3%.
What is the median age in Ambrose?
The median age in Ambrose is 34.9 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Ambrose?
The average commute to work in Ambrose is 23 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ambrose?
The unemployment rate in Ambrose is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ambrose?
2.3% of adults in Ambrose have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: