Screven is a small town of 689 in Georgia, with a median household income of $44,643
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Screven stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Screven is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Screven 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: 90.9
Screven's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Screven costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Screven, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$97,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$795
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,643
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Screven'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
Screven is served primarily by Wayne County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Screven, 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
9.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Screven sees average highs of 61.8°F in January
and 92.9°F in July,
with 51.2 inches of annual precipitation
.
Screven's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Screven roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $97,500 and median rent is $795/month.
Screven'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 Screven 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. 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Screven, GA has a population of 689, a median household income of $44,643, 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.
Screven 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).
Screven, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31560.
The population of Screven, Georgia is 689 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Screven: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $97,500, median household income $44,643, 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 Screven side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
