Living in Jekyll Island, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jekyll Island · Census data 2020–2024
Jekyll Island has 769 residents with a median age of 70.1. The median home value is $590,000.
Jekyll Island is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jekyll Island at a glance
- Population
- 769
- Median age
- 70.1State: 37.6
- Median home value
- $590,000State: $303,300
- Homeowners
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80.4%
Is Jekyll Island a good place to live?
Cons: Home values 95% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Jekyll Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jekyll Island the median home value is $590,000, 77% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,075 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Jekyll Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,284
- Owner-occupied
- 92.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.6%
- Vacant
- 58%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.43
58% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jekyll Island has many vacation and second homes.
Jekyll Island demographics
- Population
- 769
- Median age
- 70.1
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 71.5%
- Households
- 539
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jekyll Island ›
Education in Jekyll Island
80.4% of adults 25 and older in Jekyll Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 24.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jekyll Island
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 55.4%
- Drive alone
- 44.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Jekyll Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jekyll Island | 769 | — | $590,000 | — |
| Brunswick | 15,307 | $40,288 | $155,900 | $951 |
| St. Simons | 16,228 | $108,771 | $555,600 | $1,799 |
| Country Club Estates | 8,780 | $52,500 | $168,800 | $1,109 |
| Dock Junction | 8,147 | $41,258 | $143,700 | $1,080 |
| Sterling | 2,091 | $86,103 | — | $919 |
| Woodbine | 1,399 | $46,250 | $149,400 | $901 |
| Darien | 1,452 | $57,000 | $172,200 | $925 |
| Kings Bay Base | 2,210 | $78,000 | — | $1,587 |
More for people moving to Jekyll Island
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What is the average home price in Jekyll Island?
The median home value in Jekyll Island is $590,000, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
Is Jekyll Island, GA a good place to live?
Minuses: home values 95% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Jekyll Island?
The median age in Jekyll Island is 70.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Jekyll Island?
The unemployment rate in Jekyll Island is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jekyll Island?
80.4% of adults in Jekyll Island 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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