Nahunta is a small town of 1,386 in Georgia, with a median household income of $48,542
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nahunta stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Nahunta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nahunta 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: 89.7
Nahunta's overall cost of living index is 89.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nahunta costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nahunta, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$57,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$706
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
37.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,542
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Nahunta's violent crime rate is 109.9 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
109.9 /100k
Property Crime
1078.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Nahunta is served primarily by Brantley County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Nahunta, GA
National Avg
School District
Brantley County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nahunta sees average highs of 62.6°F in January
and 90.9°F in July,
with 54.0 inches of annual precipitation
.
Nahunta's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nahunta roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $57,400 and median rent is $706/month.
Nahunta's violent crime rate is 109.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1078.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Nahunta are operated by Brantley County.
The district has 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 10.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Nahunta, GA has a population of 1,386, a median household income of $48,542, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
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.
Nahunta averages 62.6°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.0 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nahunta, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31553.
The population of Nahunta, Georgia is 1,386 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nahunta: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $57,400, median household income $48,542, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nahunta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
