Dock Junction, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Glynn County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,786 Population 935/sq mi density
$48,600 Median Income $29,000 per capita
$140,300 Home Value $250,684 Zillow
$1,068 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$48,600 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,300 home value, $1,068/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Dock Junction, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,600
35% below
$29,000 per capita
Home Value
$140,300
50% below
Zillow: $250,684
Median Rent
$1,068/mo
8% below
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
27.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Dock Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dock Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
50%
Rent
92%
Poverty
225%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dock Junction a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dock Junction residents earn a median household income of $48,600 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,000. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,330 business establishments, including 310 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dock Junction is $140,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,684. Median rent is $1,068/month, with 32.3% 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 1974.

Education

11.9% of adults in Dock Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dock Junction has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population8,786
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density935/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born11.3%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,600
Per Capita$29,000
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty27.9%
County GDP$6,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,300
Rent$1,068
Ownership49.4%
Zillow$250,684
Housing Units3,764
Rent Burden32.3%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death11,817/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation7 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 37%
Commute18 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Dock Junction was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
11.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 310 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.