At a Glance
Median Income
$105,944
$71,254 per capita
Home Value
$484,100
Zillow: $250,684
Median Rent
$1,626/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,414/100K
7,554/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.2%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
301 sunny days/yr
How St. Simons Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Simons's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Simons a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Simons residents earn a median household income of $105,944 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,254. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% 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 St. Simons is $484,100 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,684. Median rent is $1,626/month, with 23.5% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
St. Simons reports 1,414 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 272% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,554/100K.
Education
55.2% of adults in St. Simons hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Simons has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population16,026
Median Age59.0 yrs
Density974/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,944
Per Capita$71,254
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$6,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038
Housing
A
Home Value$484,100
Rent$1,626
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$250,684
Housing Units11,094
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,414/100K
Property7,554/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death11,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation5 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.2%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+22.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 37%
Commute17 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Simons was built in 1988.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Jacksonville International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 310 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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