What are the schools like in Baxley, GA?

Baxley is served primarily by Appling County. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Baxley?

The median household income in Baxley, GA is $27,303 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.9%.

What is the weather like in Baxley, GA?

Baxley has an average high temperature of 60.5°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches.

Baxley, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Baxley, GA affordable or expensive?

Baxley's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Baxley is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $88,300 and the median rent is $687 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Baxley, GA?

Baxley has a violent crime rate of 202.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3384.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Baxley, GA a Good Place to Live?

Baxley is a small town of 4,971 in Georgia, with a median household income of $27,303 and a 9.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Baxley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Baxley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Baxley 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: 89.2

Baxley's overall cost of living index is 89.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Baxley costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Baxley, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$88,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$687	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$27,303	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Baxley's violent crime rate is 202.7 per 100,000 residents — 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

202.7 /100k

Property Crime

3384.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Baxley is served primarily by Appling County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Baxley, GA	National Avg
School District	Appling County	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Baxley sees average highs of 60.5°F in January and 93.1°F in July, with 45.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Baxley, GA
Average High — January	60.5°F
Average High — July	93.1°F
Annual Precipitation	45.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Baxley, GA	National Avg
Population	4,971	—
Median Age	39.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	25.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	27.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Surrency, GA 9 mi Graham, GA 10 mi Satilla, GA 12 mi Rockingham, GA 16 mi Hazlehurst, GA 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Baxley

Baxley, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31513

Baxley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baxley, GA affordable or expensive?

Baxley's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Baxley roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $88,300 and median rent is $687/month.

What is the crime rate in Baxley, GA?

Baxley's violent crime rate is 202.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3384.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Baxley?

Public schools in Baxley are operated by Appling County. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 11.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Baxley, GA a good place to live?

Baxley, GA has a population of 4,971, a median household income of $27,303, and an unemployment rate of 9.9%. 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.

What is the weather like in Baxley?

Baxley averages 60.5°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Baxley?

Baxley, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31513.

What is the population of Baxley?

The population of Baxley, Georgia is 4,971 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Baxley?

Key numbers for living in Baxley: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $88,300, median household income $27,303, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Baxley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.