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Rincon, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Effingham County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
11,152 Population 1,144/sq mi density
$75,250 Median Income $34,691 per capita
$230,300 Home Value $339,745 Zillow
$1,248 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
205 Violent Crime/100K 1,404 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$75,250 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$230,300 home value, $1,248/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Rincon, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,250
0% below
$34,691 per capita
Home Value
$230,300
18% below
Zillow: $339,745
Median Rent
$1,248/mo
7% above
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
205/100K
46% below
1,404/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
26% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Rincon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
82%
Rent
107%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rincon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rincon residents earn a median household income of $75,250 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,691. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,189 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rincon is $230,300 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,745. Median rent is $1,248/month, with 26.4% 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 2002.

Safety & Crime

Rincon reports 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,404/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

25.1% of adults in Rincon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rincon has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population11,152
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,144/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,250
Per Capita$34,691
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$3,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,300
Rent$1,248
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$339,745
Housing Units4,657
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

F
Violent205/100K
Property1,404/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault136/100K
Burglary253/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,467/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation73 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed190 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Rincon was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 190 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.