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Guyton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Effingham County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,574 Population 713/sq mi density
$71,115 Median Income $26,859 per capita
$200,800 Home Value $360,152 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
116 Violent Crime/100K 1,047 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$71,115 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,800 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Guyton, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,115
5% below
$26,859 per capita
Home Value
$200,800
29% below
Zillow: $360,152
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
69% below
1,047/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
43% below
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
169% above
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Guyton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
71%
Rent
73%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
269%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Guyton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Guyton residents earn a median household income of $71,115 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,859. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,189 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Guyton is $200,800 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,152. Median rent is $850/month, with 21.7% 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 2006.

Safety & Crime

Guyton reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,047/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

19.3% of adults in Guyton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Guyton has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population2,574
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density713/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,115
Per Capita$26,859
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$3,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,800
Rent$850
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$360,152
Housing Units789
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

F
Violent116/100K
Property1,047/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault116/100K
Burglary233/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,467/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation95 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute31 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed190 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Guyton was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 190 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.