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Baxley, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Appling County County
Baxley, GA
At a Glance
How Baxley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baxley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Baxley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Baxley residents earn a median household income of $30,421 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,870. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 503 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baxley is $75,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,709. Median rent is $699/month, with 32.2% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Baxley reports 268 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,448/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.4% of adults in Baxley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baxley has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°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.