Living in Jenkinsburg, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jenkinsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Jenkinsburg has 323 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $80,625 (4% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $234,700, the median rent is $1,063/month.
Jenkinsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jenkinsburg at a glance
- Population
- 323
- Median age
- 43.8State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $80,625State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $234,700State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,063/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 89.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Jenkinsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Georgia median; home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Jenkinsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jenkinsburg the median home value is $234,700, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,639 a month in housing costs.
Jenkinsburg median household income
The median household income in Jenkinsburg is $80,625 and the income per person is $32,117. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Jenkinsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 127
- Owner-occupied
- 89.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.4%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.81
Jenkinsburg demographics
- Population
- 323
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 115
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jenkinsburg ›
Education in Jenkinsburg
23.4% of adults 25 and older in Jenkinsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jenkinsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Jenkinsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkinsburg | 323 | $80,625 | $234,700 | $1,063 |
| Locust Grove | 10,532 | $75,083 | $307,300 | $1,573 |
| Jackson | 5,741 | $46,191 | $168,400 | $817 |
| Heron Bay | 4,595 | $106,338 | $393,000 | $2,181 |
| Flovilla | 1,358 | $68,214 | $200,800 | $1,319 |
| McDonough | 30,947 | $75,343 | $314,600 | $1,792 |
| East Griffin | 1,174 | $45,938 | $65,300 | $1,166 |
| Orchard Hill | 152 | $33,333 | $72,900 | $1,044 |
| Experiment | 3,387 | $33,333 | $137,500 | $935 |
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What is the median household income in Jenkinsburg, GA?
The median household income in Jenkinsburg is $80,625, 4% 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 Jenkinsburg?
The median home value in Jenkinsburg is $234,700, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Jenkinsburg?
The median gross rent in Jenkinsburg is $1,063 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Jenkinsburg, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Georgia median; home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Jenkinsburg?
The median age in Jenkinsburg is 43.8 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Jenkinsburg?
The average commute to work in Jenkinsburg is 32 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jenkinsburg?
The unemployment rate in Jenkinsburg is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jenkinsburg?
23.4% of adults in Jenkinsburg 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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