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Wilmington Island, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Chatham County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
14,457
Population
1,742/sq mi density
$92,578
Median Income
$48,211 per capita
$361,600
Home Value
$577,755 Zillow
$1,680
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
116
Violent Crime/100K
3,279 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$92,578 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$361,600 home value, $1,680/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$361,600
28% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,680/mo
44% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.2%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,724
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$361,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$577,755
Median Sale Price
$371,000
Median List Price
$482,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.2%
Owner-Occupied
22.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent:
$1,680/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
66 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
15
Price Drops
20.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$226
Active Inventory
80
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
77.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $361,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $577,755 |
| Median Sale Price | $371,000 |
| Median List Price | $482,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $226 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,680 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
| Days on Market | 66 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Active Inventory | 80 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $226 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,724 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 26.2% |