Tybee Island, GA

Tybee Island, GA

At a Glance

How Tybee Island Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Tybee Island a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Tybee Island residents earn a median household income of $112,778 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,145. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,748 business establishments, including 590 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tybee Island is $613,400 , 118% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $616,899. Median rent is $1,214/month, with 51.0% 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 1985.

Safety & Crime

Tybee Island reports 229 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,730/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

49.7% of adults in Tybee Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tybee Island 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 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

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