What are the schools like in Guyton, GA?

Guyton is served primarily by Effingham County. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Guyton?

The median household income in Guyton, GA is $75,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 16.3%.

What is the weather like in Guyton, GA?

Guyton has an average high temperature of 60.7°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Guyton, GA affordable or expensive?

Guyton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Guyton is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $184,500 and the median rent is $1,007 per month.

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

Guyton has a violent crime rate of 141.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 247.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Guyton, GA a Good Place to Live?

Guyton is a small town of 2,405 in Georgia, with a median household income of $75,625 and a 16.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

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

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

All Guyton 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: 95.6

Guyton's overall cost of living index is 95.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Guyton costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Guyton, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$184,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,007	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Guyton's violent crime rate is 141.5 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

141.5 /100k

Property Crime

247.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Guyton is served primarily by Effingham County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Guyton, GA	National Avg
School District	Effingham County	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Guyton sees average highs of 60.7°F in January and 92.8°F in July, with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Guyton, GA
Average High — January	60.7°F
Average High — July	92.8°F
Annual Precipitation	50.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Guyton, GA	National Avg
Population	2,405	—
Median Age	30.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	16.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	50.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	35.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	34.2%	22.2%
65 and over	7.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Springfield, GA 6 mi Rincon, GA 9 mi Port Wentworth, GA 15 mi Bloomingdale, GA 15 mi Oliver, GA 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Guyton

Guyton, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31312

Guyton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guyton, GA affordable or expensive?

Guyton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Guyton roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $184,500 and median rent is $1,007/month.

What is the crime rate in Guyton, GA?

Guyton's violent crime rate is 141.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 247.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Guyton?

Public schools in Guyton are operated by Effingham County. The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Guyton, GA a good place to live?

Guyton, GA has a population of 2,405, a median household income of $75,625, and an unemployment rate of 16.3%. 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 Guyton?

Guyton averages 60.7°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Guyton?

Guyton, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31312.

What is the population of Guyton?

The population of Guyton, Georgia is 2,405 with a median age of 30.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Guyton?

Key numbers for living in Guyton: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $184,500, median household income $75,625, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Guyton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.