Living in St. Marys, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Marys · Census data 2020–2024
St. Marys has 19,166 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $74,288 (4% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $312,300, the median rent is $1,183/month.
St. Marys at a glance
- Population
- 19,166
- Median age
- 33.8State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $74,288State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $312,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,183/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 61.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is St. Marys a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Georgia median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in St. Marys
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Marys the median home value is $312,300, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,741 a month in housing costs.
St. Marys median household income
The median household income in St. Marys is $74,288 and the income per person is $37,015. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in St. Marys: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,031
- Owner-occupied
- 61.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.9%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.57
St. Marys demographics
- Population
- 19,166
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 7,415
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 17.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Marys ›
Education in St. Marys
29.3% of adults 25 and older in St. Marys have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Marys
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
St. Marys vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Marys | 19,166 | $74,288 | $312,300 | $1,183 |
| Kings Bay Base | 2,210 | $78,000 | — | $1,587 |
| Yulee | 16,648 | $85,247 | $302,500 | $1,754 |
| Fernandina Beach | 13,420 | $97,903 | $555,400 | $1,259 |
| Kingsland | 19,627 | $77,944 | $251,400 | $1,275 |
| Woodbine | 1,399 | $46,250 | $149,400 | $901 |
| Callahan | 1,514 | $57,006 | $281,900 | $645 |
| Hilliard | 3,034 | $65,096 | $239,500 | $1,147 |
| Nassau Village-Ratliff | 4,737 | $62,417 | $253,000 | $1,398 |
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What is the median household income in St. Marys, GA?
The median household income in St. Marys is $74,288, 4% 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 St. Marys?
The median home value in St. Marys is $312,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in St. Marys?
The median gross rent in St. Marys is $1,183 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is St. Marys, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Georgia median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in St. Marys?
The median age in St. Marys is 33.8 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in St. Marys?
The average commute to work in St. Marys is 26 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Marys?
The unemployment rate in St. Marys is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Marys?
29.3% of adults in St. Marys 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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