At a Glance
Median Income
$41,531
$27,797 per capita
Home Value
$150,600
Zillow: $172,610
Median Rent
$843/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
676/100K
3,913/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
24.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Bainbridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bainbridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bainbridge a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bainbridge residents earn a median household income of $41,531 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,797. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 802 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bainbridge is $150,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,610. Median rent is $843/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Bainbridge reports 676 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,913/100K. The murder rate is 8.3/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Bainbridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bainbridge has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population14,353
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,531
Per Capita$27,797
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty24.1%
County GDP$1,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$888
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,600
Rent$843
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$172,610
Housing Units6,468
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent676/100K
Property3,913/100K
Murder8.3/100K
Assault526/100K
Burglary834/100K
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation118 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute16 min
Broadband70.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Bainbridge was founded in 1765.
The median home in Bainbridge was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Tallahassee International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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