What are the schools like in Rincon, GA?

Rincon 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 Rincon?

The median household income in Rincon, GA is $73,708 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Rincon, GA?

Rincon has an average high temperature of 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Rincon, GA affordable or expensive?

Rincon's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rincon is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $215,700 and the median rent is $1,160 per month.

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

Rincon has a violent crime rate of 84.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 532.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rincon, GA a Good Place to Live?

Rincon is a small city of 10,910 in Georgia, with a median household income of $73,708 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Rincon 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 Rincon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rincon 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

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

Metric	Rincon, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$215,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,160	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,708	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rincon's violent crime rate is 84.5 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

84.5 /100k

Property Crime

532.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Rincon, 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	25.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rincon sees average highs of 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Rincon, GA
Average High — January	61.4°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	49.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Rincon, GA	National Avg
Population	10,910	—
Median Age	31.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	19.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	30.0%	22.2%
65 and over	6.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Springfield, GA 6 mi Port Wentworth, GA 7 mi Guyton, GA 9 mi Hardeeville, SC 11 mi Bloomingdale, GA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Rincon

Rincon, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31326

Rincon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rincon, GA affordable or expensive?

Rincon's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rincon roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $215,700 and median rent is $1,160/month.

What is the crime rate in Rincon, GA?

Rincon's violent crime rate is 84.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 532.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rincon?

Public schools in Rincon 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. 25.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rincon, GA a good place to live?

Rincon, GA has a population of 10,910, a median household income of $73,708, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. 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 Rincon?

Rincon averages 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rincon?

Rincon, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31326.

What is the population of Rincon?

The population of Rincon, Georgia is 10,910 with a median age of 31.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rincon?

Key numbers for living in Rincon: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $215,700, median household income $73,708, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rincon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.