Cost of Living in Jesup, GA

Population 9,863 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Household incomes in Jesup run well below national norms — a median of $48,306 versus the $74,580 US figure. Housing costs partially offset that gap (typical home values around $152,000). Around 22% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Geographically, Jesup is about 50 miles southwest of Savannah, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 32% lower than Savannah's $225,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 50

Rent 51

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Jesup

The median home value in Jesup is $152,100 — 50% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $676/month, 49% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,306/year is 35% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 10.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. Georgia's top state income tax rate is 5.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.3%. Overall, Jesup has a cost of living index of 50 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 50% less expensive.

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Jesup has limited residential data

Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

Hinesville, GA

Median home: $174,300

Median home: $272,100

Rent: $1,757/mo

Income: $89,910

Brunswick, GA

Median home: $128,300

Rent: $876/mo

Income: $34,021

St. Simons, GA

Median home: $484,100

Rent: $1,626/mo

Income: $105,944

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$152,100

50% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$198,127

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$676/mo

49% below avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

18.8x

Favors buying

Property Tax Rate

0.9%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$773

1 BR

$817

2 BR

$984

3 BR

$1,289

4 BR

$1,520

Owner-occupied 62.7%

Renter-occupied 37.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$676

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,290/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

27.9 min

3% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

4.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

74.4%

Carpooled

19.5%

Public transit

0.4%

Walked

1.2%

Bicycle

0.5%

Work from home

4.1%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.5%

Total Sales Tax 7.3%

State rate 4.0%

Avg local rate 3.4%

Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$48,306

35% below avg

Per Capita Income

$24,651

Unemployment Rate

10.5%

117% above avg

Poverty Rate

22.5%

Labor Force Participation

38.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.9%

Graduate degree 6.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.2

Male median age 45.5

Female median age 44.6

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%

4-Year Graduation Rate

14.9:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

5,373

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Jesup, GA?

Jesup has a cost index of 50 (100 = national average). It is 50% below the national average.

What is average rent in Jesup, GA?

The median gross rent in Jesup is $676 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Jesup?

The median home value in Jesup is $152,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Jesup?

The median household income in Jesup is $48,306 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Jesup, GA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Jesup is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.

Is Jesup, GA affordable?

Yes, Jesup is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 50 — about 50% below the US national average of 100.

Jesup at a Glance

Population: 9,863
Median Income: $48,306
Home Value: $152,100
Median Rent: $676/mo
Unemployment: 10.5%
Sales Tax: 7.3%

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