Living in Whitemarsh Island, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitemarsh Island · Census data 2020–2024
Whitemarsh Island has 6,886 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $101,729 (32% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $399,700, the median rent is $1,777/month.
Whitemarsh Island at a glance
- Population
- 6,886
- Median age
- 38.5State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $101,729State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $399,700State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,777/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Whitemarsh Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Whitemarsh Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitemarsh Island the median home value is $399,700, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,777 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,039 a month in housing costs.
Whitemarsh Island median household income
The median household income in Whitemarsh Island is $101,729 and the income per person is $69,036. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Whitemarsh Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,153
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.46
Whitemarsh Island demographics
- Population
- 6,886
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 2,796
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitemarsh Island ›
Education in Whitemarsh Island
52.2% of adults 25 and older in Whitemarsh Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 23.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitemarsh Island
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Whitemarsh Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitemarsh Island | 6,886 | $101,729 | $399,700 | $1,777 |
| Dutch Island | 1,225 | $160,536 | $568,100 | — |
| Talahi Island | 961 | $87,292 | $522,200 | — |
| Thunderbolt | 2,533 | $75,234 | $334,600 | $1,708 |
| Wilmington Island | 13,905 | $93,924 | $404,900 | $1,752 |
| Isle of Hope | 2,053 | $105,478 | $453,900 | — |
| Skidaway Island | 9,315 | $136,156 | $803,700 | $3,501 |
| Montgomery | 4,976 | $90,843 | $387,700 | $1,382 |
| Vernonburg | 133 | $184,750 | $1,000,000 | $1,200 |
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What is the median household income in Whitemarsh Island, GA?
The median household income in Whitemarsh Island is $101,729, 32% 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 Whitemarsh Island?
The median home value in Whitemarsh Island is $399,700, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Whitemarsh Island?
The median gross rent in Whitemarsh Island is $1,777 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Whitemarsh Island, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Whitemarsh Island?
The median age in Whitemarsh Island is 38.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Whitemarsh Island?
The average commute to work in Whitemarsh Island is 23 minutes; 16.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitemarsh Island?
The unemployment rate in Whitemarsh Island is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitemarsh Island?
52.2% of adults in Whitemarsh 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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