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Rincon.
About
Life in Rincon
Rincon is a community of 11,152 people in Georgia. The median household income is $74,417, median rent runs about $1,248 per month, and median home values are around $251,600. Unemployment is low at 2.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Rincon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Foreign-Born
7.0%
Broadband Internet
86.0%
of households
Population Growth
+7.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.0% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Rincon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rincon, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (25.5%), and 3.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.1%
of residents
65 and Older
9.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.9%
of households
Married Couples
50.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.59
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 11% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Rincon
In Rincon, rent runs 11% below the GA average, and home values are 17% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,096
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $337,747 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below GA average
Unemployment in Rincon
Unemployment in Effingham County, which includes Rincon, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Rincon: Effingham County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Effingham County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Rincon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.7 min avg
How Rincon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rincon, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
Small hub2.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 81 mi
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Medium hub3.1M 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 87% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rincon runs 87% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
42.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
530.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rincon Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
59.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Effingham County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Effingham County, which includes Rincon, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Hail | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $117,500 |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $43,500 |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4,250 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,500 |
| 2018 | 4 | Heavy Snow | $3,500 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Effingham 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 23 miles from Rincon) 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 (23 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Rincon has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
81
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
22
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
87
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 40°F | 3.28" |
| Feb | 65°F | 43°F | 2.80" |
| Mar | 71°F | 49°F | 3.50" |
| Apr | 78°F | 55°F | 3.39" |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 3.62" |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 6.65" |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 5.75" |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 5.46" |
| Sep | 86°F | 69°F | 4.35" |
| Oct | 79°F | 59°F | 3.72" |
| Nov | 70°F | 48°F | 2.39" |
| Dec | 64°F | 43°F | 3.21" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rincon
Uninsured
7.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Rincon's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Effingham Health System
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 7.1 mi away · Springfield
Coastal Carolina Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Hardeeville
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 Rincon
Rincon's student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.2%
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: Fort Pulaski National Monument, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rincon
Rincon has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Pulaski National Monument (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument
25 mi awayReconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical Park
35 mi awayFort Frederica National Monument
National Monument
75 mi awayFort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
86 mi awayCharles Pinckney National Historic Site
National Historic Site
90 mi awayCumberland Island National Seashore
National Seashore
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Rincon
Rincon Library
105 W. 17th St., Rincon
Cities Near Rincon
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Rincon FAQ
Is Rincon, Georgia affordable?⌄
Rincon's median rent is $1,245/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $74,417/year. Median home value is $251,600.
Is Rincon, Georgia safe?⌄
Rincon's violent crime rate was 42 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 530 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rincon, Georgia?⌄
Effingham County, which includes Rincon, has an unemployment rate of 2.6%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rincon, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Rincon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,245/month and median household income is $74,417/year. The median home value is $251,600. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rincon, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Rincon is 29 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