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Vidalia.
About
Life in Vidalia
Vidalia is a community of 10,762 people in Georgia. The median household income is $49,370, median rent runs about $794 per month, and median home values are around $158,500. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Vidalia at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
25.7%
Foreign-Born
4.8%
Broadband Internet
83.7%
of households
Population Growth
+1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.8% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Vidalia: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Vidalia, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (26.2%), and 2.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.6%
of residents
65 and Older
20.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.1%
of households
Married Couples
41.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
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 43% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Vidalia
In Vidalia, rent runs 43% below the GA average, and home values are 48% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.6%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,590
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
48.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $185,806 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts above GA average
Unemployment in Vidalia
Unemployment in Toombs County, which includes Vidalia, is 1.1 percentage points higher than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Vidalia: Toombs County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Toombs County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Vidalia Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.4 min avg
How Vidalia residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Vidalia, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 71 mi
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
Small hub2.1M 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 39% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Vidalia runs 39% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
459.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,536
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Vidalia Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 1 event in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
42.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Toombs County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Toombs County, which includes Vidalia, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 1 recorded event in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | $16,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Hurricane (Typhoon) | None reported |
| 2023 | 2 | Tropical Storm | $42,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | Tornado | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $175,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | Drought | None reported |
| 2018 | 4 | Winter Storm | $20,000 |
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
Toombs County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2023)
Data not yet available
Climate91°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Vidalia has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
82
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
24
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 39°F | 4.06" |
| Feb | 65°F | 42°F | 3.77" |
| Mar | 71°F | 48°F | 4.28" |
| Apr | 78°F | 54°F | 2.84" |
| May | 86°F | 63°F | 3.44" |
| Jun | 91°F | 70°F | 4.92" |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 5.61" |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 4.76" |
| Sep | 86°F | 68°F | 3.53" |
| Oct | 78°F | 57°F | 2.74" |
| Nov | 69°F | 47°F | 3.03" |
| Dec | 63°F | 41°F | 4.26" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Vidalia
Vidalia has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Memorial Health Meadows Hospital
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 Vidalia
Vidalia's student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.1%
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: Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, 82 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Vidalia
Vidalia has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (82 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
82 mi awayFort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument
87 mi awayFort Frederica National Monument
National Monument
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Vidalia
Vidalia-Toombs County Library
610 Jackson Street, Vidalia
Ladson Genealogical Library
125 Church Street, Suite 104, Vidalia
Cities Near Vidalia
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Vidalia FAQ
Is Vidalia, Georgia affordable?⌄
Vidalia's median rent is $794/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $49,370/year. Median home value is $158,500.
Is Vidalia, Georgia safe?⌄
Vidalia's violent crime rate was 459 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3536 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Vidalia, Georgia?⌄
Toombs County, which includes Vidalia, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Vidalia, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Vidalia is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $794/month and median household income is $49,370/year. The median home value is $158,500. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Vidalia, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Vidalia is 22 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