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Whitemarsh Island, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Bryan County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
6,918 Population 1,189/sq mi density
$113,250 Median Income $66,876 per capita
$360,400 Home Value $577,755 Zillow
$1,724 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
116 Violent Crime/100K 3,279 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$113,250 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$360,400 home value, $1,724/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Whitemarsh Island, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$113,250
51% above
$66,876 per capita
Home Value
$360,400
28% above
Zillow: $577,755
Median Rent
$1,724/mo
48% above
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
70% below
3,279/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.3%
49% above
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
18% below
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Whitemarsh Island Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
151%
Home Value
128%
Rent
148%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
149%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whitemarsh Island a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whitemarsh Island residents earn a median household income of $113,250 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,876. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,085 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whitemarsh Island is $360,400 , 28% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $577,755. Median rent is $1,724/month, with 26.2% 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 1994.

Safety & Crime

Whitemarsh Island reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,279/100K.

Education

50.3% of adults in Whitemarsh Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Whitemarsh 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 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population6,918
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,189/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$113,250
Per Capita$66,876
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$3,405M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$360,400
Rent$1,724
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$577,755
Housing Units3,172
Rent Burden26.2%

Crime

F
Violent116/100K
Property3,279/100K

Health

Obesity26.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death9,532/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation-1 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.3%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+21.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband99.1%
Internet Speed254 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Whitemarsh Island was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 254 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.