Living in Valdosta, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valdosta · Census data 2020–2024
Valdosta has 55,252 residents with a median age of 28.9. The median household income is $45,925 (41% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $182,800, the median rent is $1,054/month.
Valdosta at a glance
- Population
- 55,252
- Median age
- 28.9State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $45,925State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $182,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,054/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 41.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Valdosta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 26.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Valdosta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valdosta the median home value is $182,800, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,054 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,340 a month in housing costs.
Valdosta median household income
The median household income in Valdosta is $45,925 and the income per person is $26,721. 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Valdosta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 25,667
- Owner-occupied
- 41.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.3%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.32
Valdosta demographics
- Population
- 55,252
- Median age
- 28.9
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 22,532
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valdosta ›
Education in Valdosta
28.3% of adults 25 and older in Valdosta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valdosta
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.8%
Valdosta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta | 55,252 | $45,925 | $182,800 | $1,054 |
| Remerton | 1,280 | $26,824 | — | $932 |
| Bemiss | 9,201 | $92,842 | $217,400 | $1,417 |
| Dasher | 944 | $65,703 | $207,500 | $1,008 |
| Hahira | 3,451 | $70,966 | $206,500 | $903 |
| Lake Park | 1,234 | $51,813 | $258,100 | $797 |
| Naylor | 293 | $80,811 | $215,000 | — |
| Morven | 553 | $36,389 | $185,900 | $757 |
| Cecil | 486 | $43,250 | $94,400 | $1,080 |
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What is the median household income in Valdosta, GA?
The median household income in Valdosta is $45,925, 41% 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 Valdosta?
The median home value in Valdosta is $182,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Valdosta?
The median gross rent in Valdosta is $1,054 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is Valdosta, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 26.1%.
What is the median age in Valdosta?
The median age in Valdosta is 28.9 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Valdosta?
The average commute to work in Valdosta is 16 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valdosta?
The unemployment rate in Valdosta is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valdosta?
28.3% of adults in Valdosta 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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