At a Glance
Median Income
$42,884
$19,299 per capita
Home Value
$158,600
Zillow: $273,573
Median Rent
$935/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
382/100K
2,257/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
16.7% smoking rate
How Statesboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Statesboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Statesboro a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Statesboro residents earn a median household income of $42,884 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,299. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,922 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Statesboro is $158,600 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,573. Median rent is $935/month, with 30.5% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Statesboro reports 382 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,257/100K. The murder rate is 8.6/100K.
Education
30.1% of adults in Statesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Statesboro has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population33,705
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density2,246/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,884
Per Capita$19,299
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty20.3%
County GDP$3,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$906
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,600
Rent$935
Ownership20.6%
Zillow$273,573
Housing Units13,408
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent382/100K
Property2,257/100K
Murder8.6/100K
Assault285/100K
Burglary155/100K
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,168/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation240 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed313 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Statesboro was founded in 1803.
The median home in Statesboro was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 313 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.