What are the schools like in Jenkinsburg, GA?

School district data for Jenkinsburg is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Jenkinsburg?

The median household income in Jenkinsburg, GA is $71,912 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Jenkinsburg, GA?

Jenkinsburg has an average high temperature of 55.0°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Jenkinsburg, GA affordable or expensive?

Jenkinsburg's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jenkinsburg is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $192,000 and the median rent is $1,075 per month.

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

Jenkinsburg has a violent crime rate of 164.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 557.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jenkinsburg, GA a Good Place to Live?

Jenkinsburg is a small town of 303 in Georgia, with a median household income of $71,912 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Jenkinsburg stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Jenkinsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Jenkinsburg 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: 100.9

Jenkinsburg's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jenkinsburg costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Jenkinsburg, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$192,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,075	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,912	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Jenkinsburg's violent crime rate is 164.4 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

164.4 /100k

Property Crime

557.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Jenkinsburg, GA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jenkinsburg sees average highs of 55.0°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jenkinsburg, GA
Average High — January	55.0°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	51.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Jenkinsburg, GA	National Avg
Population	303	—
Median Age	47.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.9%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Locust Grove, GA 4 mi Jackson, GA 4 mi Heron Bay, GA 9 mi Flovilla, GA 9 mi McDonough, GA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Jenkinsburg

Jenkinsburg, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30234

Jenkinsburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jenkinsburg, GA affordable or expensive?

Jenkinsburg's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Jenkinsburg roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $192,000 and median rent is $1,075/month.

What is the crime rate in Jenkinsburg, GA?

Jenkinsburg's violent crime rate is 164.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 557.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jenkinsburg?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Jenkinsburg, GA a good place to live?

Jenkinsburg, GA has a population of 303, a median household income of $71,912, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. 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 Jenkinsburg?

Jenkinsburg averages 55.0°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Jenkinsburg?

Jenkinsburg, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30234.

What is the population of Jenkinsburg?

The population of Jenkinsburg, Georgia is 303 with a median age of 47.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jenkinsburg?

Key numbers for living in Jenkinsburg: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $192,000, median household income $71,912, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jenkinsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.