Living in Remerton, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Remerton · Census data 2020–2024
Remerton has 1,280 residents with a median age of 24.4. The median household income is $26,824 (65% lower than the Georgia median), the median rent is $932/month.
Remerton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Remerton at a glance
- Population
- 1,280
- Median age
- 24.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $26,824State: $77,353
- Median rent
- $932/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 0.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Remerton a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 65% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 41.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Remerton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Remerton the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $932 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Remerton median household income
The median household income in Remerton is $26,824 and the income per person is $23,015. 41.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Remerton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 713
- Owner-occupied
- 0.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 99.2%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.03
Remerton demographics
- Population
- 1,280
- Median age
- 24.4
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 2.7%
- Households
- 622
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Remerton ›
Education in Remerton
14% of adults 25 and older in Remerton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Remerton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 89.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.1%
Remerton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remerton | 1,280 | $26,824 | — | $932 |
| Valdosta | 55,252 | $45,925 | $182,800 | $1,054 |
| Bemiss | 9,201 | $92,842 | $217,400 | $1,417 |
| Dasher | 944 | $65,703 | $207,500 | $1,008 |
| Hahira | 3,451 | $70,966 | $206,500 | $903 |
| Lake Park | 1,234 | $51,813 | $258,100 | $797 |
| Morven | 553 | $36,389 | $185,900 | $757 |
| Naylor | 293 | $80,811 | $215,000 | — |
| Cecil | 486 | $43,250 | $94,400 | $1,080 |
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What is the median household income in Remerton, GA?
The median household income in Remerton is $26,824, 65% 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 Remerton?
The median gross rent in Remerton is $932 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Remerton, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 65% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 41.3%.
What is the median age in Remerton?
The median age in Remerton is 24.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Remerton?
The average commute to work in Remerton is 17 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Remerton?
The unemployment rate in Remerton is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Remerton?
14% of adults in Remerton 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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