Jesup City Hall · Michael Rivera / CC BY-SA 4.0Wayne County High School · Michael Rivera / CC BY-SA 4.0Wayne County library · Michael Rivera / CC BY-SA 4.0
Jesup is a small town of 9,820 in Georgia, with a median household income of $53,096
and a 6.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jesup stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jesup is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jesup 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: 92.6
Jesup's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jesup costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jesup, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$148,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$762
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,096
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jesup's violent crime rate is 190.5 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
190.5 /100k
Property Crime
1279.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jesup is served primarily by Wayne County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jesup, GA
National Avg
School District
Wayne County
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jesup sees average highs of 61.8°F in January
and 92.9°F in July,
with 51.2 inches of annual precipitation
.
Jesup's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jesup roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $148,300 and median rent is $762/month.
Jesup's violent crime rate is 190.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1279.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jesup are operated by Wayne County.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jesup, GA has a population of 9,820, a median household income of $53,096, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%.
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.
Jesup averages 61.8°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.2 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jesup, GA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 31545, 31546, 31599.
The population of Jesup, Georgia is 9,820 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jesup: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $148,300, median household income $53,096, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jesup side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
