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Hinesville.
About
Life in Hinesville
Hinesville's identity is tied closely to Fort Stewart and military life — that's the economic backbone here, so expect a transient population and military-friendly culture. Beyond that, you're looking at a reasonably affordable mid-sized Georgia city where you can get a median home around $196,000 and rent running about $1,212 a month. The job market is stable at 3.9% unemployment, and a 25-minute average commute is manageable, though you'll definitely need a car.
Hinesville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
28.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Foreign-Born
7.3%
Broadband Internet
94.7%
of households
Population Growth
+5.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Hinesville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hinesville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (12.9%), and 7.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.2%
of residents
65 and Older
8.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.6%
of households
Married Couples
42.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Hinesville
In Hinesville, rent runs 13% below the GA average, and home values are 35% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,119
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $239,104 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above GA average
Unemployment in Hinesville
Unemployment in Hinesville is 0.5 percentage points higher than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Hinesville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.9 min avg
How Hinesville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hinesville, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 mi
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
Small hub2.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 94 mi
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Medium hub3.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 129% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hinesville runs 129% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
754.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,220.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hinesville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
83.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Liberty County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Liberty County, which includes Hinesville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 4 | Hail | None reported |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $17,500 |
| 2022 | 3 | Hail | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4,000 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,750 |
| 2019 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $757,750 |
| 2018 | 3 | Winter Storm | Not estimated |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Liberty County, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Chatham County, GA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 33 miles from Hinesville) is typically good — 214 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
214
per year
Moderate Days
151
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Chatham County, GA (33 mi away)
Climate90°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hinesville has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
94
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
21
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
98
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 41°F | 3.72" |
| Feb | 67°F | 44°F | 3.33" |
| Mar | 73°F | 49°F | 3.63" |
| Apr | 79°F | 55°F | 3.25" |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 3.31" |
| Jun | 89°F | 70°F | 6.67" |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 5.71" |
| Aug | 90°F | 73°F | 6.61" |
| Sep | 87°F | 69°F | 3.94" |
| Oct | 80°F | 59°F | 4.73" |
| Nov | 71°F | 49°F | 2.57" |
| Dec | 65°F | 43°F | 3.57" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hinesville
Hinesville has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.5%
of residents
Liberty Regional Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Winn Ach (ft Stewart)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Fort Stewart
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hinesville
Hinesville's student/teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Pulaski National Monument, 42 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hinesville
Hinesville has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Pulaski National Monument (42 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument
42 mi awayFort Frederica National Monument
National Monument
44 mi awayCumberland Island National Seashore
National Seashore
67 mi awayReconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical Park
68 mi awayTimucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Ecological & Historic Preserve
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hinesville
Hinesville Library
236 Memorial Drive, Hinesville
Cities Near Hinesville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hinesville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Hinesville FAQ
Is Hinesville, Georgia affordable?⌄
Hinesville's median rent is $1,212/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $60,028/year. Median home value is $196,400.
Is Hinesville, Georgia safe?⌄
Hinesville's violent crime rate was 755 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2221 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hinesville, Georgia?⌄
Hinesville has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hinesville, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Hinesville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,212/month and median household income is $60,028/year. The median home value is $196,400. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hinesville, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Hinesville is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from