What are the schools like in Vidalia, GA?

Vidalia is served primarily by Vidalia City. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Vidalia?

The median household income in Vidalia, GA is $47,124 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Vidalia, GA?

Vidalia has an average high temperature of 60.1°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Vidalia, GA affordable or expensive?

Vidalia's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Vidalia is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $147,100 and the median rent is $641 per month.

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

Vidalia has a violent crime rate of 718.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4671.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Vidalia, GA a Good Place to Live?

Vidalia is a small city of 10,732 in Georgia, with a median household income of $47,124 and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Vidalia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Vidalia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Vidalia 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: 91.2

Vidalia's overall cost of living index is 91.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Vidalia costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Vidalia, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$147,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$641	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,124	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Vidalia's violent crime rate is 718.0 per 100,000 residents — 89% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

718.0 /100k

Property Crime

4671.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Vidalia is served primarily by Vidalia City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Vidalia, GA	National Avg
School District	Vidalia City	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vidalia sees average highs of 60.1°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Vidalia, GA
Average High — January	60.1°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	47.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Vidalia, GA	National Avg
Population	10,732	—
Median Age	37.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	38.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	25.7%	22.2%
65 and over	18.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Higgston, GA 4 mi Lyons, GA 5 mi Santa Claus, GA 5 mi Alston, GA 10 mi Ailey, GA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Vidalia

Vidalia, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30474

Vidalia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vidalia, GA affordable or expensive?

Vidalia's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Vidalia roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $147,100 and median rent is $641/month.

What is the crime rate in Vidalia, GA?

Vidalia's violent crime rate is 718.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4671.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Vidalia?

Public schools in Vidalia are operated by Vidalia City. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 22.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Vidalia, GA a good place to live?

Vidalia, GA has a population of 10,732, a median household income of $47,124, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Vidalia?

Vidalia averages 60.1°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Vidalia?

Vidalia, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30474.

What is the population of Vidalia?

The population of Vidalia, Georgia is 10,732 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vidalia?

Key numbers for living in Vidalia: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $147,100, median household income $47,124, crime index 202 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vidalia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.