Living in St. Simons, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Simons · Census data 2020–2024
St. Simons has 16,228 residents with a median age of 59.1. The median household income is $108,771 (41% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $555,600, the median rent is $1,799/month.
St. Simons at a glance
- Population
- 16,228
- Median age
- 59.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $108,771State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $555,600State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,799/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is St. Simons a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 83% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in St. Simons
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Simons the median home value is $555,600, 67% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,799 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,303 a month in housing costs.
St. Simons median household income
The median household income in St. Simons is $108,771 and the income per person is $74,563. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in St. Simons: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,233
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.1%
- Vacant
- 30.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.06
30.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that St. Simons has many vacation and second homes.
St. Simons demographics
- Population
- 16,228
- Median age
- 59.1
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 37.8%
- Households
- 7,829
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Simons ›
Education in St. Simons
57% of adults 25 and older in St. Simons have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 22.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Simons
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
St. Simons vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Simons | 16,228 | $108,771 | $555,600 | $1,799 |
| Country Club Estates | 8,780 | $52,500 | $168,800 | $1,109 |
| Brunswick | 15,307 | $40,288 | $155,900 | $951 |
| Dock Junction | 8,147 | $41,258 | $143,700 | $1,080 |
| Sterling | 2,091 | $86,103 | — | $919 |
| Darien | 1,452 | $57,000 | $172,200 | $925 |
| Crescent | 882 | $52,344 | $153,400 | $683 |
| Waynesville | 906 | $66,165 | $186,700 | — |
| Eulonia | 986 | $38,317 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in St. Simons, GA?
The median household income in St. Simons is $108,771, 41% 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 St. Simons?
The median home value in St. Simons is $555,600, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in St. Simons?
The median gross rent in St. Simons is $1,799 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is St. Simons, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 83% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in St. Simons?
The median age in St. Simons is 59.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in St. Simons?
The average commute to work in St. Simons is 18 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Simons?
The unemployment rate in St. Simons is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Simons?
57% of adults in St. Simons 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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