Living in Thunderbolt, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thunderbolt · Census data 2020–2024
Thunderbolt has 2,533 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $75,234 (about the same as the Georgia median), the median home value is $334,600, the median rent is $1,708/month.
Thunderbolt at a glance
- Population
- 2,533
- Median age
- 43.9State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $75,234State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $334,600State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,708/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Thunderbolt a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Georgia median; home values 10% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Thunderbolt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thunderbolt the median home value is $334,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,708 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,963 a month in housing costs.
Thunderbolt median household income
The median household income in Thunderbolt is $75,234 and the income per person is $44,500. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Thunderbolt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,389
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.00
Thunderbolt demographics
- Population
- 2,533
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 1,200
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thunderbolt ›
Education in Thunderbolt
40.7% of adults 25 and older in Thunderbolt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 19% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thunderbolt
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Thunderbolt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt | 2,533 | $75,234 | $334,600 | $1,708 |
| Whitemarsh Island | 6,886 | $101,729 | $399,700 | $1,777 |
| Dutch Island | 1,225 | $160,536 | $568,100 | — |
| Isle of Hope | 2,053 | $105,478 | $453,900 | — |
| Talahi Island | 961 | $87,292 | $522,200 | — |
| Wilmington Island | 13,905 | $93,924 | $404,900 | $1,752 |
| Vernonburg | 133 | $184,750 | $1,000,000 | $1,200 |
| Montgomery | 4,976 | $90,843 | $387,700 | $1,382 |
| Skidaway Island | 9,315 | $136,156 | $803,700 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Thunderbolt, GA?
The median household income in Thunderbolt is $75,234, about the same as 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 Thunderbolt?
The median home value in Thunderbolt is $334,600, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Thunderbolt?
The median gross rent in Thunderbolt is $1,708 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Thunderbolt, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Georgia median; home values 10% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Thunderbolt?
The median age in Thunderbolt is 43.9 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Thunderbolt?
The average commute to work in Thunderbolt is 21 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thunderbolt?
The unemployment rate in Thunderbolt is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thunderbolt?
40.7% of adults in Thunderbolt 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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