Living in Riceboro, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riceboro · Census data 2020–2024
Riceboro has 742 residents with a median age of 64.1. The median household income is $35,000 (55% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $87,700, the median rent is $793/month.
Riceboro is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Riceboro at a glance
- Population
- 742
- Median age
- 64.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $35,000State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $87,700State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $793/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Riceboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 20.1%; a poverty rate of 29.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Riceboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riceboro the median home value is $87,700, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $793 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,031 a month in housing costs.
Riceboro median household income
The median household income in Riceboro is $35,000 and the income per person is $33,600. 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Riceboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 445
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 1.88
Riceboro demographics
- Population
- 742
- Median age
- 64.1
- Under 18
- 9.4%
- 65 and older
- 46.6%
- Households
- 394
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riceboro ›
Education in Riceboro
11% of adults 25 and older in Riceboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riceboro
- Unemployment rate
- 20.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 53.6%
Riceboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riceboro | 742 | $35,000 | $87,700 | $793 |
| Midway | 2,185 | $80,580 | $237,100 | $1,018 |
| Allenhurst | 804 | $49,904 | $189,800 | $1,026 |
| Walthourville | 3,823 | $73,647 | $158,700 | $1,077 |
| Flemington | 1,571 | $78,088 | $316,500 | $1,742 |
| Hinesville | 35,679 | $60,028 | $196,400 | $1,212 |
| Eulonia | 986 | $38,317 | — | — |
| Crescent | 882 | $52,344 | $153,400 | $683 |
| Buckhead | 4,702 | $144,864 | $466,100 | $2,482 |
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What is the median household income in Riceboro, GA?
The median household income in Riceboro is $35,000, 55% lower 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 Riceboro?
The median home value in Riceboro is $87,700, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Riceboro?
The median gross rent in Riceboro is $793 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Riceboro, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 20.1%; a poverty rate of 29.4%.
What is the median age in Riceboro?
The median age in Riceboro is 64.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Riceboro?
The average commute to work in Riceboro is 26 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riceboro?
The unemployment rate in Riceboro is 20.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riceboro?
11% of adults in Riceboro 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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