Georgia · Metropolitan Area
Jekyll Island is a small town in Georgia with a population of 1,078. Residents earn $76,445 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Jekyll Island receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Jekyll Island stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Jekyll Island is $76,445, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Jekyll Island is $522,100, making it a premium housing market at 85% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,467 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Jekyll Island enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,445 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,653 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,038 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,404 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,330 |
| County GDP | $6,274M |
| Restaurants | 310 |
| Healthcare | 285 |
| Retail | 450 |
| Manufacturing | 52 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,468 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.05% |
| Commute Time | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |
| Census Median | $522,100 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $599,000 |
| Median List Price | $599,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $351 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 36 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,467 |
| 26% above US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,468 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.05% |
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 11,817/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 285 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.4 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0637°N, 81.4187°W |
| County FIPS | 13127 |
Winner: Republican by 26 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.4% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 285 |
| Restaurants | 310 |
| Retail Stores | 450 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |