At a Glance
Median Income
$45,849
$26,206 per capita
Home Value
$165,300
Zillow: $207,502
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
324/100K
5,784/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
19.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Valdosta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valdosta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Valdosta a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Valdosta residents earn a median household income of $45,849 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,206. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,318 business establishments, including 286 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valdosta is $165,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,502. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 32.3% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Valdosta reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,784/100K. The murder rate is 12.3/100K.
Education
28.1% of adults in Valdosta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valdosta has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population55,222
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density1,534/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,849
Per Capita$26,206
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty19.9%
County GDP$7,135M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,300
Rent$1,000
Ownership41.0%
Zillow$207,502
Housing Units24,837
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent324/100K
Property5,784/100K
Murder12.3/100K
Assault181/100K
Burglary953/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,342/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation217 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute17 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Valdosta was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 286 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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