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Cost of living in St. Simons summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in St. Simons. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in St. Simons is 126 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in St. Simons is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in St. Simons is $608,290.
The median income in St. Simons is $108,771.
St. Simons's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In St. Simons Comparison Table
| Living Expense | St. Simons | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 184 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
St. Simons, GA Weather
The average high in St. Simons is 76.0° and the average low is 59.0°.
There are 71.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | St. Simons |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 59.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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St. Simons Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in St. Simons
The current population in St. Simons is 16,228. The population has increased 26.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,228 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 16,026 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 15,983 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 15,865 | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 15,291 | 3.5% |
| 2019 | 14,778 | 3.3% |
| 2018 | 14,302 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 14,261 | 5.8% |
| 2016 | 13,480 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 13,287 | 3.7% |
| 2014 | 12,807 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 12,902 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 12,612 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 12,896 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 12,854 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in St. Simons
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St. Simons is:
92.1% White with 14,947 White residents.
1.1% African American with 178 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 33 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 157 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 3 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.4% Two Or More with 395 Two Or More residents.
3.2% Hispanic with 515 Hispanic residents.
| Race | St. Simons | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.1% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 30.7% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in St. Simons
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St. Simons is 52.9% female with 8,579 female residents.
St. Simons is 47.1% male with 7,649 male residents.
| Gender | St. Simons | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in St. Simons for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in St. Simons completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in St. Simons completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in St. Simons completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in St. Simons completed some college.
8.0% of adults in St. Simons completed associate's degree.
35.0% of adults in St. Simons completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in St. Simons completed master's degree.
7.0% of adults in St. Simons completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in St. Simons completed doctorate degree.
| Education | St. Simons | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For St. Simons, Georgia
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3.8% of households in St. Simons earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in St. Simons earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.6% of households in St. Simons earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.0% of households in St. Simons earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.8% of households in St. Simons earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.9% of households in St. Simons earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.9% of households in St. Simons earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.9% of households in St. Simons earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.3% of households in St. Simons earn $150,000 to $199,999.
20.8% of households in St. Simons earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | St. Simons | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.8% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.6% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.0% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.8% | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.9% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.9% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.3% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 20.8% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
