Milledgeville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Baldwin County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
16,873 Population 833/sq mi density
$39,669 Median Income $28,721 per capita
$184,400 Home Value $242,176 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 38.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
613 Violent Crime/100K 3,306 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$39,669 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$184,400 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
613 violent crimes/100K (61% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Milledgeville, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,669
47% below
$28,721 per capita
Home Value
$184,400
35% below
Zillow: $242,176
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
38.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
613/100K
61% above
3,306/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
29% below
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
32.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Milledgeville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
65%
Rent
73%
Poverty
264%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
219%
Crime
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Milledgeville a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Milledgeville residents earn a median household income of $39,669 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,721. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 995 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Milledgeville is $184,400 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,176. Median rent is $850/month, with 38.4% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Milledgeville reports 613 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,306/100K.

Education

23.8% of adults in Milledgeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Milledgeville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population16,873
Median Age27.1 yrs
Density833/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$39,669
Per Capita$28,721
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty32.7%
County GDP$1,990M
Avg Weekly Wage$844

Housing

A
Home Value$184,400
Rent$850
Ownership36.5%
Zillow$242,176
Housing Units6,661
Rent Burden38.4%

Crime

F
Violent613/100K
Property3,306/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,279/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation308 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Milledgeville was founded in 1804.
The median home in Milledgeville was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.546 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.