Jekyll Island, GA

Jekyll Island is a small town in Georgia with a population of 1,078. Residents earn $76,445 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

1,078 Population 120/sq mi density

$76,445 Median Income $49,653 per capita

$522,100 Home Value $250,684 Zillow

$1,467 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent

69°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

1,414 Violent Crime/100K 7,554 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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Economy

4.5 / 5.0

$76,445 median income, 0.0% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.8 / 5.0

$522,100 home value, $1,467/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,414 violent crimes/100K (272% above avg)

A+

Education

4.9 / 5.0

48.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

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9 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Jekyll Island, GA.

Name	Description
Le Sieur Christophe Anne Poulain du Bignon	(1739- 1825). Marker is on Riverview Dr. near Major Horton Dr., on the right when traveling south.
Confederate Battery	Marker is on Riverview Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The Spanish on Jekyll Island	Marker is at the intersection of Beachview Drive and Clam Creek Road, on the right when traveling west on Beachview Drive.
Captain Wylly Road	Marker is at the intersection of Beachview Drive and Captain Wylly Road, on the right when traveling north on Beachview Drive.
Jekyll Island Club Wharf	Marker can be reached from Riverview Drive.
The Boat House Site	Marker is on Riverview Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Major William Horton	Marker is on Riverview Drive near Major Horton Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Poulain du Bignon and du Bignon Burying Ground	»—→. Marker is on Riverview Drive near Major Horton Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Tabby	Marker is on Riverview Drive near Major Horton Drive, on the right when traveling north.