Below Average CostHigher than AverageBaldwin County
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Milledgeville is a small city of 17,021 in Georgia, with a median household income of $40,672
and a 7.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Milledgeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Milledgeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Milledgeville 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: 93.8
Milledgeville's overall cost of living index is 93.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Milledgeville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Milledgeville, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$161,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$840
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
34.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,672
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Milledgeville's violent crime rate is 613.4 per 100,000 residents
— 61% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
613.4 /100k
Property Crime
3275.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Milledgeville is served primarily by Baldwin County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Milledgeville, GA
National Avg
School District
Baldwin County
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Milledgeville sees average highs of 58.0°F in January
and 93.2°F in July,
with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Milledgeville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Milledgeville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $161,200 and median rent is $840/month.
Milledgeville's violent crime rate is 613.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3275.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Milledgeville are operated by Baldwin County.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Milledgeville, GA has a population of 17,021, a median household income of $40,672, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%.
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.
Milledgeville averages 58.0°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches
with about 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Milledgeville, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 31061, 31062.
The population of Milledgeville, Georgia is 17,021 with a median age of 26.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Milledgeville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $161,200, median household income $40,672, crime index 159 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Milledgeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
