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Folkston, GA
B+
Population: 4,350
Home Price: $54,700
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Overview
Folkston is a small town in the state of Georgia with a population of 4,350. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Folkston has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Very Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
21.7 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Folkston, GA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Folkston
Georgia
United States
Per Capita Income
$15,062
$26,818
$32,693
Median Household Income
$23,151
$53,747
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
19.8%
5.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
40.6%
15.3%
10.5%
Age
Folkston
Georgia
United States
Median Age
37.8
39.1
42.3
Gender
Folkston
Georgia
United States
Male
60.6%
48.8%
49.8%
Female
39.4%
51.2%
50.2%
Race
Folkston
Georgia
United States
White
42.4%
60.8%
80.3%
Black or African American
46.4%
30.5%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.4%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
2.0%
1.8%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
3.1%
2.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.4%
4.0%
5.2%
Housing Information
Folkston
Georgia
United States
Median Home Price
$54,700
$150,056
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$178
$657
$801
Family Households
26.8%
26.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
33.7%
33.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
53.8%
63.8%
72.9%
Renters
46.2%
36.2%
27.1%
Education
Folkston
Georgia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
13.0%
11.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
42.9%
42.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.1%
20.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.0%
7.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
2.9%
12.3%
15.0%
Proficiency
Folkston
Georgia
United States
Mathematics
43.5%
42.6%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
40.8%
40.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Folkston
Georgia
United States
Murder
0.0
4.4
3.0
Rape
0.0
22.9
38.0
Robbery
21.5
63.4
40.7
Assault
643.5
254.5
188.5
Property Crime
Folkston
Georgia
United States
Burglary
193.1
374.9
336.1
Theft
1587.3
2000.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
85.8
178.1
167.1
Arson
0.0
6.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Folkston, GA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
food truck
seafood
fresh seafood
food wine
hot dogs
fast food
bistro
wine
steak
oysters
recipes
seasonal ingredients
shrimp
chicken wings
bread
chickfila
salad
sweet tea
oxtails
sweet potato
baseball
basketball
food wine
tampa rays
athlete
coaches
student #meandmyscooter
football
athletes
coaching
health fitness
teams
gaming
softball
nba
wrestling
cuny urban studies
collegiate
pga
parenting
drawing
nft
comics
nature
creative
nfts
jewelry
museum
drawings
creation
designs
artists
library
fashion
board games
comics
miami dolphins
tampa rays
random stuff
health fitness
gaming
books
nerdy
theme parks
mountain biking
junk
toys
nascar
hunting
sports
djs
tv
creative
booking
gaming
marketing
drama
digital marketing
theme parks
influencer
commentary
fashion
sports
tents
lodge
railroad transportation
bicycling
space
summer
nature
mountains
winter
cabin
beach
lodging
rec
backyard
mountain biking
indoor
swimming
hunting
pool
food truck
christmas shopping
online store
mall
shop local
grocery store
harris teeter
jewelry
decals
grocery shopping
ulta
clothing
mcdonalds
supermarket
shein
carts
restaurant
apparel
ebay
groceries
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