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Statesboro is a small city of 33,185 in Georgia, with a median household income of $38,845
and a 11.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Statesboro 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 Statesboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Statesboro 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: 93.7
Statesboro's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Statesboro costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Statesboro, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$142,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$895
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
20.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,845
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Statesboro's violent crime rate is 370.8 per 100,000 residents
— 2% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
370.8 /100k
Property Crime
2239.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Statesboro is served primarily by Bulloch County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Statesboro, GA
National Avg
School District
Bulloch County
—
Elementary Schools
9
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Statesboro sees average highs of 60.7°F in January
and 92.8°F in July,
with 47.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Statesboro's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Statesboro roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $142,600 and median rent is $895/month.
Statesboro's violent crime rate is 370.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2239.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Statesboro are operated by Bulloch County.
The district has 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Statesboro, GA has a population of 33,185, a median household income of $38,845, and an unemployment rate of 11.3%.
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.
Statesboro averages 60.7°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.0 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Statesboro, GA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 30458, 30461, 30460.
The population of Statesboro, Georgia is 33,185 with a median age of 22.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Statesboro: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $142,600, median household income $38,845, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Statesboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
