Valdosta Metro Area, GA

Living in the Valdosta Metro Area

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 31
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 39
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Colleges 37
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Schools 21
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Residents

145k Population +11k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black35%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate33%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$2.7k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military2%
Sales and office24%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$132k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$600 Median Monthly Rent +$80 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity88%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas8%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Valdosta Metro Area

United States45
Georgia43

Property Crime in the Valdosta Metro Area

United States48
Georgia59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 4 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 6 0
Sep 77 5 0
Oct 68 3 0
Nov 60 3 0
Dec 52 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Valdosta Metro Area

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding30
Tornado26
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Valdosta Metro Area, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Valdosta Metro Area, GA

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Colleges

Colleges near Valdosta Metro Area, GA

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Thomas University
43 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Valdosta Metro Area, GA

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Greenleaf Center
2 miles, NW
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Sgmc Lanier Campus
17 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Valdosta Metro Area, GA

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