Living in Woodbine, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodbine · Census data 2020–2024
Woodbine has 1,399 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $46,250 (40% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $149,400, the median rent is $901/month.
Woodbine is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woodbine at a glance
- Population
- 1,399
- Median age
- 38State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $46,250State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $149,400State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $901/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Woodbine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Woodbine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodbine the median home value is $149,400, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $901 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,320 a month in housing costs.
Woodbine median household income
The median household income in Woodbine is $46,250 and the income per person is $31,580. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Woodbine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 675
- Owner-occupied
- 63.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.8%
- Vacant
- 20.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.57
Woodbine demographics
- Population
- 1,399
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 536
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodbine ›
Education in Woodbine
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Woodbine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodbine
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 88%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.1%
Woodbine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbine | 1,399 | $46,250 | $149,400 | $901 |
| Kingsland | 19,627 | $77,944 | $251,400 | $1,275 |
| Kings Bay Base | 2,210 | $78,000 | — | $1,587 |
| St. Marys | 19,166 | $74,288 | $312,300 | $1,183 |
| Waynesville | 906 | $66,165 | $186,700 | — |
| Folkston | 4,631 | $50,116 | $78,100 | $495 |
| Brunswick | 15,307 | $40,288 | $155,900 | $951 |
| Homeland | 755 | $48,000 | $73,100 | $848 |
| Dock Junction | 8,147 | $41,258 | $143,700 | $1,080 |
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What is the median household income in Woodbine, GA?
The median household income in Woodbine is $46,250, 40% 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 Woodbine?
The median home value in Woodbine is $149,400, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Woodbine?
The median gross rent in Woodbine is $901 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Woodbine, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Woodbine?
The median age in Woodbine is 38 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Woodbine?
The average commute to work in Woodbine is 33 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodbine?
The unemployment rate in Woodbine is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodbine?
11.2% of adults in Woodbine 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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