Living in Bluffton, Georgia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bluffton · Census data 2020–2024

Bluffton has 350 residents with a median age of 26.5. The median household income is $86,131 (11% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $161,300.

Bluffton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Bluffton at a glance

Population
350
Median age
26.5State: 37.6
Median household income
$86,131State: $77,353
Median home value
$161,300State: $303,300
Homeowners
84.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
Average commute
26 min

Is Bluffton a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Georgia median; home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.9%.

The weather is best in April–May and October–November.

Cost of living in Bluffton

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bluffton the median home value is $161,300, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $767 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bluffton$161,300
Georgia$303,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Georgia$1,393
United States$1,413

Bluffton median household income

The median household income in Bluffton is $86,131 and the income per person is $23,093. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).

Median household income

Bluffton$86,131
Georgia$77,353
United States$80,734

Housing in Bluffton: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
93
Owner-occupied
84.4%
Renter-occupied
15.6%
Vacant
17.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1982
Average household size
4.55

Bluffton demographics

Population
350
Median age
26.5
Under 18
47.4%
65 and older
7.4%
Households
77
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White81.1%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black18.6%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bluffton ›

Education in Bluffton

20.9% of adults 25 and older in Bluffton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bluffton20.9%
Georgia34.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bluffton

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.1%
Average commute
26 minState: 28 min
Work from home
2%
Drive alone
78.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.3%
Homes with broadband
72.7%

Bluffton vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bluffton350$86,131$161,300—
Edison1,340$29,375$64,500$418
Arlington1,014$48,125$150,500$742
Blakely5,238$49,821$152,500$765
Fort Gaines1,248$38,071$90,500$525
Morgan1,902$46,250$90,200$698
Haleburg211$41,944$205,000—
Damascus272$58,125$165,600$900
Cuthbert2,991$22,447$126,100$516

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Living in Bluffton: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bluffton, GA?

The median household income in Bluffton is $86,131, 11% higher 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 Bluffton?

The median home value in Bluffton is $161,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.

Is Bluffton, GA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Georgia median; home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.9%.

What is the median age in Bluffton?

The median age in Bluffton is 26.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).

How long is the commute in Bluffton?

The average commute to work in Bluffton is 26 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Bluffton?

The unemployment rate in Bluffton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bluffton?

20.9% of adults in Bluffton 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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