Living in Statesboro, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Statesboro · Census data 2020–2024
Statesboro has 34,149 residents with a median age of 22.6. The median household income is $44,737 (42% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $197,900, the median rent is $944/month.
Statesboro at a glance
- Population
- 34,149
- Median age
- 22.6State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $44,737State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $197,900State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $944/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 22.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Statesboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 36%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Statesboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Statesboro the median home value is $197,900, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $944 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,364 a month in housing costs.
Statesboro median household income
The median household income in Statesboro is $44,737 and the income per person is $20,069. 36% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Statesboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,034
- Owner-occupied
- 22.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 77.9%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.28
Statesboro demographics
- Population
- 34,149
- Median age
- 22.6
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 8.2%
- Households
- 12,545
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Statesboro ›
Education in Statesboro
31.6% of adults 25 and older in Statesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Statesboro
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.2%
Statesboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesboro | 34,149 | $44,737 | $197,900 | $944 |
| Brooklet | 2,288 | $77,125 | $256,400 | $1,098 |
| Register | 195 | $57,000 | $213,200 | $1,132 |
| Portal | 646 | $62,083 | $85,000 | $779 |
| Oliver | 214 | $57,500 | — | $1,038 |
| Rocky Ford | 276 | $62,589 | $84,300 | — |
| Metter | 3,989 | $35,759 | $156,300 | $585 |
| Newington | 418 | $75,417 | $113,200 | $1,035 |
| Daisy | 422 | $76,094 | $176,100 | $667 |
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What is the median household income in Statesboro, GA?
The median household income in Statesboro is $44,737, 42% 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 Statesboro?
The median home value in Statesboro is $197,900, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Statesboro?
The median gross rent in Statesboro is $944 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Statesboro, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 36%.
What is the median age in Statesboro?
The median age in Statesboro is 22.6 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Statesboro?
The average commute to work in Statesboro is 23 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Statesboro?
The unemployment rate in Statesboro is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Statesboro?
31.6% of adults in Statesboro 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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