Funston is a small town of 838 in Georgia, with a median household income of $56,563
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Funston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Funston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Funston 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: 91.8
Funston's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Funston costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Funston, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$91,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$933
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,563
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Funston's violent crime rate is 375.0 per 100,000 residents
— 1% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
375.0 /100k
Property Crime
1596.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Funston is served primarily by Colquitt County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Funston, GA
National Avg
School District
Colquitt County
—
Elementary Schools
10
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Funston sees average highs of 60.6°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 50.0 inches of annual precipitation
.
Funston's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Funston roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $91,000 and median rent is $933/month.
Funston's violent crime rate is 375.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1596.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Funston are operated by Colquitt County.
The district has 10 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 7.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Funston, GA has a population of 838, a median household income of $56,563, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Funston averages 60.6°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.0 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Funston, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31753.
The population of Funston, Georgia is 838 with a median age of 34.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Funston: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $91,000, median household income $56,563, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Funston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
