Living in Fort Stewart, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Stewart · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Stewart has 9,285 residents with a median age of 21.8. The median household income is $53,500 (31% lower than the Georgia median), the median rent is $1,642/month.
Fort Stewart at a glance
- Population
- 9,285
- Median age
- 21.8State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $53,500State: $77,353
- Median rent
- $1,642/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 0.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Fort Stewart a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 11 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 11.2%; a poverty rate of 19%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Fort Stewart
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Stewart the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,642 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Fort Stewart median household income
The median household income in Fort Stewart is $53,500 and the income per person is $20,621. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Fort Stewart: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,840
- Owner-occupied
- 0.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 99.8%
- Vacant
- 23%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 3.45
Fort Stewart demographics
- Population
- 9,285
- Median age
- 21.8
- Under 18
- 38%
- 65 and older
- 0.1%
- Households
- 2,186
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 13.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Stewart ›
Education in Fort Stewart
24.7% of adults 25 and older in Fort Stewart have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Stewart
- Unemployment rate
- 11.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Fort Stewart vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Stewart | 9,285 | $53,500 | — | $1,642 |
| Flemington | 1,571 | $78,088 | $316,500 | $1,742 |
| Hinesville | 35,679 | $60,028 | $196,400 | $1,212 |
| Gumbranch | 241 | $35,000 | $166,300 | $750 |
| Allenhurst | 804 | $49,904 | $189,800 | $1,026 |
| Walthourville | 3,823 | $73,647 | $158,700 | $1,077 |
| Midway | 2,185 | $80,580 | $237,100 | $1,018 |
| Riceboro | 742 | $35,000 | $87,700 | $793 |
| Richmond Hill | 18,181 | $92,824 | $313,400 | $1,781 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Stewart, GA?
The median household income in Fort Stewart is $53,500, 31% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Fort Stewart?
The median gross rent in Fort Stewart is $1,642 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Fort Stewart, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 11 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 11.2%; a poverty rate of 19%.
What is the median age in Fort Stewart?
The median age in Fort Stewart is 21.8 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Fort Stewart?
The average commute to work in Fort Stewart is 11 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Stewart?
The unemployment rate in Fort Stewart is 11.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Stewart?
24.7% of adults in Fort Stewart 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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