Living in Folkston, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Folkston · Census data 2020–2024
Folkston has 4,631 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $50,116 (35% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $78,100, the median rent is $495/month.
Folkston at a glance
- Population
- 4,631
- Median age
- 39.2State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $50,116State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $78,100State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $495/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 66.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Folkston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 27.4%; a poverty rate of 28.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Folkston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Folkston the median home value is $78,100, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $495 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,256 a month in housing costs.
Folkston median household income
The median household income in Folkston is $50,116 and the income per person is $22,487. 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Folkston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,603
- Owner-occupied
- 66.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.8%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.71
Folkston demographics
- Population
- 4,631
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 1,495
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Folkston ›
Education in Folkston
5.5% of adults 25 and older in Folkston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Folkston
- Unemployment rate
- 27.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Drive alone
- 97.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Folkston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkston | 4,631 | $50,116 | $78,100 | $495 |
| Homeland | 755 | $48,000 | $73,100 | $848 |
| Hilliard | 3,034 | $65,096 | $239,500 | $1,147 |
| Kingsland | 19,627 | $77,944 | $251,400 | $1,275 |
| Woodbine | 1,399 | $46,250 | $149,400 | $901 |
| Callahan | 1,514 | $57,006 | $281,900 | $645 |
| Hoboken | 1,016 | $63,813 | $135,200 | — |
| Nahunta | 1,386 | $45,893 | $73,000 | $690 |
| Nassau Village-Ratliff | 4,737 | $62,417 | $253,000 | $1,398 |
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What is the median household income in Folkston, GA?
The median household income in Folkston is $50,116, 35% 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 Folkston?
The median home value in Folkston is $78,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Folkston?
The median gross rent in Folkston is $495 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is Folkston, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 27.4%; a poverty rate of 28.8%.
What is the median age in Folkston?
The median age in Folkston is 39.2 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Folkston?
The average commute to work in Folkston is 25 minutes; 1.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Folkston?
The unemployment rate in Folkston is 27.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Folkston?
5.5% of adults in Folkston 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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