Valdosta, GA

Living in Valdosta

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 39
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 41
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Colleges 36
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Schools 19
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Residents

56k Population +3.8k (2010–19)
28  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
53% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black53%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate32%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$33k Median Household Income +$486 (2010–19)
69% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military1%
Sales and office27%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$122k Median Home Value -$1k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$595 Median Monthly Rent +$33 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity84%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas13%

Crime

Violent Crime in Valdosta

United States45
Georgia43
Valdosta Metro Area28
Lowndes County22

Property Crime in Valdosta

United States48
Georgia59
Valdosta Metro Area54
Lowndes County57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump49%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 5 0
Feb 54 4 0
Mar 60 5 0
Apr 66 3 0
May 74 3 0
Jun 79 6 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 77 4 0
Oct 68 3 0
Nov 60 3 0
Dec 52 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Valdosta

Inland Flooding21
Tornado19
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Valdosta, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Valdosta, GA

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Colleges

Colleges near Valdosta, GA

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Thomas University
41 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Valdosta, GA

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Greenleaf Center
1 miles, NE
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Sgmc Lanier Campus
17 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Valdosta, GA

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