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Folkston, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Charlton County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
4,609
Population
1,100/sq mi density
$45,453
Median Income
$20,378 per capita
$76,800
Home Value
$203,259 Zillow
$833
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
665
Violent Crime/100K
1,866 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$45,453 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,800 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
665 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$76,800
73% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$833/mo
28% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.1%
5% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,513
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$76,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$203,259
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.1%
Owner-Occupied
37.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent:
$833/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
62.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $76,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $203,259 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $833 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 62.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,513 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 33.3% |