Living in Guyton, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Guyton · Census data 2020–2024
Guyton has 2,740 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $86,250 (12% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $225,800, the median rent is $1,150/month.
Guyton at a glance
- Population
- 2,740
- Median age
- 31.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $86,250State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $225,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,150/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Guyton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Georgia median; home values 26% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 13.6%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Guyton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Guyton the median home value is $225,800, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month, which is 20.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,515 a month in housing costs.
Guyton median household income
The median household income in Guyton is $86,250 and the income per person is $29,866. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Guyton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 880
- Owner-occupied
- 87.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.5%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 3.26
Guyton demographics
- Population
- 2,740
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 30.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 841
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Guyton ›
Education in Guyton
18.9% of adults 25 and older in Guyton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Guyton
- Unemployment rate
- 13.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
Guyton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyton | 2,740 | $86,250 | $225,800 | $1,150 |
| Springfield | 2,974 | $62,957 | $196,000 | $1,105 |
| Rincon | 11,332 | $74,417 | $251,600 | $1,245 |
| Port Wentworth | 12,892 | $79,731 | $228,100 | $1,812 |
| Bloomingdale | 3,007 | $60,250 | $236,000 | $1,538 |
| Oliver | 214 | $57,500 | — | $1,038 |
| Brooklet | 2,288 | $77,125 | $256,400 | $1,098 |
| Pooler | 28,466 | $91,766 | $322,400 | $1,671 |
| Pembroke | 2,693 | $72,705 | $200,800 | $1,037 |
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What is the median household income in Guyton, GA?
The median household income in Guyton is $86,250, 12% 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 Guyton?
The median home value in Guyton is $225,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Guyton?
The median gross rent in Guyton is $1,150 per month, about 20.2% of household income.
Is Guyton, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Georgia median; home values 26% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 13.6%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Guyton?
The median age in Guyton is 31.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Guyton?
The average commute to work in Guyton is 30 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Guyton?
The unemployment rate in Guyton is 13.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Guyton?
18.9% of adults in Guyton 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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