At a Glance
Median Income
$71,115
$26,859 per capita
Home Value
$200,800
Zillow: $353,214
Median Rent
$850/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
14.4%
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
15.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Guyton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 14.4% (300% 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 $353,214. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,574
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density713/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,115
Per Capita$26,859
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$3,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,800
Rent$850
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$353,214
Housing Units789
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,467/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain52.8 in/yr
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.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 190 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.