Folkston, GA B+

Population: 4,350
Home Price: $54,700

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

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 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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