Below Average CostNear National AverageDecatur County
Bainbridge City Hall · Michael Rivera / CC BY-SA 3.0Bainbridge welcome sign, US84EB · Michael Rivera / CC BY-SA 4.0Bainbridge High School (North face) · Michael Rivera / CC BY-SA 4.0Bainbridge Police Car · Michael Rivera / CC BY-SA 3.0
Bainbridge is a small city of 14,234 in Georgia, with a median household income of $42,093
and a 9.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bainbridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bainbridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bainbridge city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.3
Bainbridge's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bainbridge costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bainbridge, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$137,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$767
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
48.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,093
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Bainbridge's violent crime rate is 486.0 per 100,000 residents
— 28% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
486.0 /100k
Property Crime
3145.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bainbridge is served primarily by Decatur County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bainbridge, GA
National Avg
School District
Decatur County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bainbridge sees average highs of 63.5°F in January
and 92.8°F in July,
with 56.9 inches of annual precipitation
.
Bainbridge's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bainbridge roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $137,900 and median rent is $767/month.
Bainbridge's violent crime rate is 486.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3145.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bainbridge are operated by Decatur County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bainbridge, GA has a population of 14,234, a median household income of $42,093, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bainbridge averages 63.5°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.9 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bainbridge, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 39817, 39819.
The population of Bainbridge, Georgia is 14,234 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bainbridge: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $137,900, median household income $42,093, crime index 137 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bainbridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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