Living in Cuthbert, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cuthbert · Census data 2020–2024
Cuthbert has 2,991 residents with a median age of 26.6. The median household income is $22,447 (71% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $126,100, the median rent is $516/month.
Cuthbert at a glance
- Population
- 2,991
- Median age
- 26.6State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $22,447State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $126,100State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $516/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 25.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Cuthbert a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 71% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 10.6%; a poverty rate of 37.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Cuthbert
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cuthbert the median home value is $126,100, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $516 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,151 a month in housing costs.
Cuthbert median household income
The median household income in Cuthbert is $22,447 and the income per person is $16,689. 37.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Cuthbert: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,575
- Owner-occupied
- 25.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 74.8%
- Vacant
- 19.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.19
Cuthbert demographics
- Population
- 2,991
- Median age
- 26.6
- Under 18
- 32.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 1,273
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cuthbert ›
Education in Cuthbert
17.8% of adults 25 and older in Cuthbert have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cuthbert
- Unemployment rate
- 10.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Cuthbert vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuthbert | 2,991 | $22,447 | $126,100 | $516 |
| Shellman | 974 | $28,859 | $96,100 | $818 |
| Georgetown-Quitman County unified government | 2,264 | $40,179 | $104,600 | $918 |
| Edison | 1,340 | $29,375 | $64,500 | $418 |
| Bluffton | 350 | $86,131 | $161,300 | — |
| Fort Gaines | 1,248 | $38,071 | $90,500 | $525 |
| Lumpkin | 1,000 | $47,500 | $92,700 | — |
| Morgan | 1,902 | $46,250 | $90,200 | $698 |
| Dawson | 4,247 | $28,533 | $106,200 | $745 |
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What is the median household income in Cuthbert, GA?
The median household income in Cuthbert is $22,447, 71% 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 Cuthbert?
The median home value in Cuthbert is $126,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Cuthbert?
The median gross rent in Cuthbert is $516 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is Cuthbert, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 71% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 10.6%; a poverty rate of 37.3%.
What is the median age in Cuthbert?
The median age in Cuthbert is 26.6 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Cuthbert?
The average commute to work in Cuthbert is 26 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cuthbert?
The unemployment rate in Cuthbert is 10.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cuthbert?
17.8% of adults in Cuthbert 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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