At a Glance
Median Income
$76,445
$49,653 per capita
Home Value
$522,100
Zillow: $250,684
Median Rent
$1,467/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
11.7% smoking rate
How Jekyll Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jekyll Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jekyll Island a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jekyll Island residents earn a median household income of $76,445 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,653. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,330 business establishments, including 310 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jekyll Island is $522,100 , 85% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,684. Median rent is $1,467/month, with 23.0% 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 1967.
Education
48.4% of adults in Jekyll Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jekyll Island has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
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 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,078
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density120/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans14.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,445
Per Capita$49,653
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038
Housing
C+
Home Value$522,100
Rent$1,467
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$250,684
Housing Units1,283
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death11,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation9 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 37%
Commute17 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Jekyll Island was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Jacksonville International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 310 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.