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Kingsland.
About
Life in Kingsland
Living in Kingsland means embracing a small-city lifestyle with solid economic stability anchored by Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, which provides steady employment for military personnel, civilians, and contractors throughout the area. The median household income sits at a comfortable $77,944, and with a median home value around $251,400 and median rent at $1,275, housing costs are reasonable compared to many growing Georgia markets—especially given the area's 11.7% population growth over the past decade. The job market is genuinely diverse beyond the base; you've got a commercial corridor along U.S.
Kingsland at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Foreign-Born
3.3%
Broadband Internet
91.1%
of households
Population Growth
+16.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Kingsland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Kingsland, the largest foreign-born group is from India (18.6%), and 4.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.7%
of residents
65 and Older
11.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.6%
of households
Married Couples
51.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.63
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 8% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Kingsland
In Kingsland, rent runs 8% below the GA average, and home values are 17% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.9%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,353
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $297,020 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Kingsland
Unemployment in Camden County, which includes Kingsland, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Kingsland: Camden County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Camden County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Kingsland Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.8 min avg
How Kingsland residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Kingsland, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 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 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Kingsland runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
167.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
740.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Kingsland Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
54.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Camden County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Camden County, which includes Kingsland, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Heavy Rain | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Coastal Flood | $800 |
| 2022 | 6 | Tropical Storm | $1,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | Heavy Rain | $10 |
| 2020 | 8 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $900 |
| 2018 | 7 | Hail | None reported |
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
Camden County, county-wide
Air Quality27 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Charlton County, GA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 25 miles from Kingsland) is typically good — 88 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
27
Good Days
88
per year
Moderate Days
7
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Charlton County, GA (25 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Kingsland has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
70
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
30
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
102
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 38°F | 3.61" |
| Feb | 66°F | 42°F | 3.67" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 3.58" |
| Apr | 78°F | 53°F | 3.52" |
| May | 84°F | 61°F | 3.92" |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 6.20" |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 5.51" |
| Aug | 89°F | 71°F | 7.76" |
| Sep | 85°F | 67°F | 6.70" |
| Oct | 79°F | 57°F | 4.74" |
| Nov | 70°F | 48°F | 2.33" |
| Dec | 65°F | 42°F | 3.04" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Kingsland
Uninsured
9.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Kingsland's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Saint Marys
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.
Education14.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Kingsland
Kingsland's student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 23.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cumberland Island National Seashore, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Kingsland
Kingsland has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cumberland Island National Seashore (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cumberland Island National Seashore
National Seashore
16 mi awayTimucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Ecological & Historic Preserve
27 mi awayFort Frederica National Monument
National Monument
34 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
68 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
82 mi awayFort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Kingsland
Camden County Public Library
1410 Highway 40 East, Kingsland
Cities Near Kingsland
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Kingsland?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Kingsland FAQ
Is Kingsland, Georgia affordable?⌄
Kingsland's median rent is $1,275/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $77,944/year. Median home value is $251,400.
Is Kingsland, Georgia safe?⌄
Kingsland's violent crime rate was 168 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 741 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Kingsland, Georgia?⌄
Camden County, which includes Kingsland, has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Kingsland, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Kingsland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,275/month and median household income is $77,944/year. The median home value is $251,400. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Kingsland, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Kingsland is 30 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