Living in Baxley, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baxley · Census data 2020–2024
Baxley has 4,888 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $29,880 (61% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $72,300, the median rent is $725/month.
Baxley at a glance
- Population
- 4,888
- Median age
- 41.9State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $29,880State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $72,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $725/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 59.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Baxley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 32.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Baxley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Baxley the median home value is $72,300, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,197 a month in housing costs.
Baxley median household income
The median household income in Baxley is $29,880 and the income per person is $22,904. 32.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Baxley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,427
- Owner-occupied
- 59.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.1%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.23
Baxley demographics
- Population
- 4,888
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 2,100
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baxley ›
Education in Baxley
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Baxley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Baxley
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 65.4%
Baxley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxley | 4,888 | $29,880 | $72,300 | $725 |
| Surrency | 163 | $33,333 | $72,400 | — |
| Graham | 629 | $41,094 | $52,900 | $470 |
| Hazlehurst | 4,092 | $38,616 | $145,300 | $746 |
| Alma | 3,426 | $36,884 | $96,400 | $683 |
| Odum | 453 | $60,795 | $90,000 | $854 |
| Denton | 222 | $32,614 | $95,400 | — |
| Uvalda | 540 | $63,083 | $104,800 | $800 |
| Lumber City | 1,004 | $32,841 | $77,200 | $700 |
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What is the median household income in Baxley, GA?
The median household income in Baxley is $29,880, 61% 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 Baxley?
The median home value in Baxley is $72,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Baxley?
The median gross rent in Baxley is $725 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Baxley, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 32.2%.
What is the median age in Baxley?
The median age in Baxley is 41.9 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Baxley?
The average commute to work in Baxley is 26 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Baxley?
The unemployment rate in Baxley is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Baxley?
12.4% of adults in Baxley 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.
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