At a Glance
Median Income
$39,669
$28,721 per capita
Home Value
$184,400
Zillow: $238,018
Median Rent
$850/mo
38.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
333/100K
3,735/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
32.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Milledgeville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 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 3.2% (11% below 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 $238,018. 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 333 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,735/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population16,873
Median Age27.1 yrs
Density833/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,669
Per Capita$28,721
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty32.7%
County GDP$1,990M
Avg Weekly Wage$844
Housing
A
Home Value$184,400
Rent$850
Ownership36.5%
Zillow$238,018
Housing Units6,661
Rent Burden38.4%
Crime
F
Violent333/100K
Property3,735/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault195/100K
Burglary763/100K
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,279/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.