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Living in
Statesboro.
About
Life in Statesboro
Living in Statesboro means joining a college town where Georgia Southern's 20,000 students shape the cultural and economic landscape, but the broader community is increasingly distinct from campus life. You'll find a genuinely affordable place to live—median home values around $197,900 and rents near $935 a month—with strong job prospects anchored by the university, manufacturing plants like Briggs & Stratton, and agricultural sectors. The downtown has real momentum with galleries, bookstores, and live music venues, though you're really dependent on a car to get around town and to reach Savannah or other destinations.
Statesboro at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
22.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
36.0%
Foreign-Born
2.8%
Broadband Internet
81.2%
of households
Population Growth
+5.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Statesboro: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Statesboro, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (22.9%), and 3.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.0%
of residents
65 and Older
8.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.3%
of households
Married Couples
18.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.28
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 32% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Statesboro
In Statesboro, rent runs 32% below the GA average, and home values are 35% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.6%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,687
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
22.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $271,207 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above GA average
Unemployment in Statesboro
Unemployment in Statesboro is 1 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 Statesboro Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.9 min avg
How Statesboro residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Statesboro, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 41 mi
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
Small hub2.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 106 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 13% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Statesboro runs 13% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
285.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,347.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Statesboro Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
75.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bulloch County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bulloch County, which includes Statesboro, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $37,000 |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $64,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,750 |
| 2018 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 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
Bulloch County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2023)
Data not yet available
Climate92°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Statesboro has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
80
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
28
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
91
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 38°F | 3.60" |
| Feb | 64°F | 40°F | 3.77" |
| Mar | 71°F | 46°F | 3.72" |
| Apr | 79°F | 53°F | 3.27" |
| May | 86°F | 62°F | 3.18" |
| Jun | 91°F | 69°F | 5.62" |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 4.75" |
| Aug | 92°F | 71°F | 6.33" |
| Sep | 87°F | 66°F | 4.05" |
| Oct | 79°F | 56°F | 2.64" |
| Nov | 70°F | 45°F | 2.66" |
| Dec | 63°F | 40°F | 3.39" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Statesboro
Statesboro has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
East Georgia Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
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 Statesboro
Statesboro's student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 31.6% 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
31.6%
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
Colleges & Universities in Statesboro
Public · 4-year · 21,790 students · in-state tuition $6,022 · 54% graduate · median earnings $59,167 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Pulaski National Monument, 57 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Statesboro
Statesboro has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Pulaski National Monument (57 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument
57 mi awayReconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical Park
66 mi awayFort Frederica National Monument
National Monument
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Statesboro
Statesboro Regional Library
124 South Main Street, Statesboro
Cities Near Statesboro
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Statesboro?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Statesboro FAQ
Is Statesboro, Georgia affordable?⌄
Statesboro's median rent is $944/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $44,737/year. Median home value is $197,900.
Is Statesboro, Georgia safe?⌄
Statesboro's violent crime rate was 286 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1348 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Statesboro, Georgia?⌄
Statesboro has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Statesboro, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Statesboro is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $944/month and median household income is $44,737/year. The median home value is $197,900. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Statesboro, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Statesboro is 23 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