Living in Tybee Island, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tybee Island · Census data 2020–2024
Tybee Island has 3,123 residents with a median age of 61.5. The median household income is $120,479 (56% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $611,200, the median rent is $1,696/month.
Tybee Island at a glance
- Population
- 3,123
- Median age
- 61.5State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $120,479State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $611,200State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,696/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Tybee Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 102% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Tybee Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tybee Island the median home value is $611,200, 84% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,696 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,808 a month in housing costs.
Tybee Island median household income
The median household income in Tybee Island is $120,479 and the income per person is $55,814. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Tybee Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,227
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.5%
- Vacant
- 54.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.06
54.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tybee Island has many vacation and second homes.
Tybee Island demographics
- Population
- 3,123
- Median age
- 61.5
- Under 18
- 9%
- 65 and older
- 41.6%
- Households
- 1,464
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tybee Island ›
Education in Tybee Island
47.2% of adults 25 and older in Tybee Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 19.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tybee Island
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Tybee Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tybee Island | 3,123 | $120,479 | $611,200 | $1,696 |
| Daufuskie Island | 619 | $156,090 | $576,400 | — |
| Wilmington Island | 13,905 | $93,924 | $404,900 | $1,752 |
| Talahi Island | 961 | $87,292 | $522,200 | — |
| Whitemarsh Island | 6,886 | $101,729 | $399,700 | $1,777 |
| Dutch Island | 1,225 | $160,536 | $568,100 | — |
| Thunderbolt | 2,533 | $75,234 | $334,600 | $1,708 |
| Isle of Hope | 2,053 | $105,478 | $453,900 | — |
| Skidaway Island | 9,315 | $136,156 | $803,700 | $3,501 |
More for people moving to Tybee Island
Tybee Island ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Tybee Island: FAQ
What is the median household income in Tybee Island, GA?
The median household income in Tybee Island is $120,479, 56% 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 Tybee Island?
The median home value in Tybee Island is $611,200, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Tybee Island?
The median gross rent in Tybee Island is $1,696 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Tybee Island, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 102% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Tybee Island?
The median age in Tybee Island is 61.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Tybee Island?
The average commute to work in Tybee Island is 26 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tybee Island?
The unemployment rate in Tybee Island is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tybee Island?
47.2% of adults in Tybee Island 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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