Santa Claus, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Toombs County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
171 Population 950/sq mi density
$73,214 Median Income $34,844 per capita
$108,300 Home Value $159,992 Zillow
$1,016 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,214 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,300 home value, $1,016/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Santa Claus, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,214
3% below
$34,844 per capita
Home Value
$108,300
62% below
Zillow: $159,992
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
13% below
14.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.8%
3% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
23.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Santa Claus Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
38%
Rent
87%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
97%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Santa Claus a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Santa Claus residents earn a median household income of $73,214 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,844. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 773 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Santa Claus is $108,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,992. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 14.0% 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 1972.

Education

32.8% of adults in Santa Claus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Santa Claus has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population171
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density950/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,214
Per Capita$34,844
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$1,517M
Avg Weekly Wage$885

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,300
Rent$1,016
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$159,992
Housing Units83
Rent Burden14.0%

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,738/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation199 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute38 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Santa Claus was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.