Living in Donalsonville, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Donalsonville · Census data 2020–2024
Donalsonville has 2,831 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $43,477 (44% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $109,900, the median rent is $914/month.
Donalsonville at a glance
- Population
- 2,831
- Median age
- 37State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $43,477State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $109,900State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $914/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Donalsonville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 28.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Donalsonville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Donalsonville the median home value is $109,900, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,038 a month in housing costs.
Donalsonville median household income
The median household income in Donalsonville is $43,477 and the income per person is $25,628. 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Donalsonville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,308
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 18%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.55
Donalsonville demographics
- Population
- 2,831
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 1,073
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Donalsonville ›
Education in Donalsonville
7.7% of adults 25 and older in Donalsonville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Donalsonville
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.4%
- Drive alone
- 81.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.9%
Donalsonville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donalsonville | 2,831 | $43,477 | $109,900 | $914 |
| Iron City | 371 | $44,097 | $95,000 | $728 |
| Jakin | 155 | $39,583 | $201,700 | $888 |
| Brinson | 207 | $73,750 | $127,100 | — |
| Colquitt | 1,898 | $26,375 | $89,500 | $699 |
| Bascom | 137 | $74,000 | $95,000 | — |
| Malone | 1,998 | $45,000 | $82,500 | $684 |
| Damascus | 272 | $58,125 | $165,600 | $900 |
| Greenwood | 803 | $46,023 | $96,400 | $907 |
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What is the median household income in Donalsonville, GA?
The median household income in Donalsonville is $43,477, 44% 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 Donalsonville?
The median home value in Donalsonville is $109,900, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Donalsonville?
The median gross rent in Donalsonville is $914 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Donalsonville, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 28.6%.
What is the median age in Donalsonville?
The median age in Donalsonville is 37 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Donalsonville?
The average commute to work in Donalsonville is 21 minutes; 0.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Donalsonville?
The unemployment rate in Donalsonville is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Donalsonville?
7.7% of adults in Donalsonville 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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