At a Glance
Median Income
$35,844
$19,520 per capita
Home Value
$88,500
Zillow: $116,904
Median Rent
$400/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
85/100K
3,705/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
26.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Homerville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Homerville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Homerville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Homerville residents earn a median household income of $35,844 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,520. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,009 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Homerville is $88,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,904. Median rent is $400/month, with 19.1% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Homerville reports 85 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,705/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.3% of adults in Homerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Homerville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,243
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density643/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,844
Per Capita$19,520
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty26.2%
County GDP$1,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$887
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,500
Rent$400
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$116,904
Housing Units1,084
Rent Burden19.1%
Crime
F
Violent85/100K
Property3,705/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault43/100K
Burglary937/100K
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death15,080/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation173 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband63.2%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Homerville was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.