Donalsonville is a small town of 2,824 in Georgia, with a median household income of $37,433
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Donalsonville 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 Donalsonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Donalsonville 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: 91.9
Donalsonville's overall cost of living index is 91.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Donalsonville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Donalsonville, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$860
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,433
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Donalsonville's violent crime rate is 141.7 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
141.7 /100k
Property Crime
779.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Donalsonville is served primarily by Seminole County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Donalsonville, GA
National Avg
School District
Seminole County
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Donalsonville sees average highs of 59.0°F in January
and 91.3°F in July,
with 56.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Donalsonville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Donalsonville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,200 and median rent is $860/month.
Donalsonville's violent crime rate is 141.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 779.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Donalsonville are operated by Seminole County.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 9.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Donalsonville, GA has a population of 2,824, a median household income of $37,433, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
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.
Donalsonville averages 59.0°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.9 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Donalsonville, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39845.
The population of Donalsonville, Georgia is 2,824 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Donalsonville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $105,200, median household income $37,433, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Donalsonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
