Valdosta, GA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Valdosta, Georgia Summary
Life in Valdosta research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Valdosta over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Valdosta:
The population in Valdosta is 55,222.
The median home value in Valdosta is $204,651.
The median income in Valdosta is $45,849.
The cost of living in Valdosta is 90 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Valdosta is $1,000.
The unemployment rate in Valdosta is 6.7%.
The poverty rate in Valdosta is 26.8%.
The average high in Valdosta is 78.7° and the average low is 55.5°.
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Valdosta, GA Crime Report
Crime in Valdosta summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Valdosta. Key points include:
There were 2,544 total crimes in Valdosta in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Valdosta is 4,634.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Valdosta is 555.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Valdosta is 4,078.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Valdosta is 118.67% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Valdosta Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Valdosta / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,544 | 4,634.2 | 2,000.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 305 | 555.6 | 325.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 7.3 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 63 | 114.8 | 40.8 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 211 | 384.4 | 245.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,239 | 4,078.6 | 1,674.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 250 | 455.4 | 202.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,855 | 3,379.1 | 1,247.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 134 | 244.1 | 224.7 | 259.0 |
Valdosta, GA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Valdosta summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Valdosta. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Valdosta is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Valdosta is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Valdosta is $204,651.
The median income in Valdosta is $45,849.
Valdosta's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Valdosta Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Valdosta | Georgia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 75 | 85 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 92 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 86 | 100 | |
Valdosta, GA Weather
The average high in Valdosta is 78.7° and the average low is 55.5°.
There are 72.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Valdosta |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 55.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
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1 Reviews & Comments About Valdosta
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2019-03-30 13:27:58.310368
Crime was manageable, many are on edge to be safe though where I live. School are okay but at the local Valdosta High School, there was a shooting threat with apparently a hit list. The school laughed it off and pretended it didn't happen. The list was apparently targeting LGBTQ+ and ethnic students as relayed to be by a girl who found her own name on the hit list while leaving the school in my third period. I don't feel especially safe in the school and our lack of being able to keep our phones in our back pocket makes it so if something did happen, I might not be able to tell anyone or call the authorities. As an ethnic gay student myself, I watch my back as well as I can but there is a large almost transparent safety ring for LQBTQ and ethnic people. Once you find us, everything becomes much more apparent. Some neighborhoods are okay, as in my neighbors dogs terrorize the neighborhood and rip up trash everywhere, and some are worse, as in once staying over at my friends house, she couldn't tell if a particular noise was a gunshot or a firework. Keep in mind Valdosta is a very Southern state and is very proud of being traditionalist and conservative. Sports are all the rage here, a title town, and acedemics are rarely represented. Though If you hunt fir the right classes in the highschools, you can get good results. Also note, whether youre driving or walking, people will wave to you- even if they dont know you. Good luck!
Some High school classes are good but usually rare and jam packed. Lots of trees and fresh air. Generally kid friendly.
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Valdosta Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Valdosta
The current population in Valdosta is 55,222. The population has increased 5.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55,222 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 55,266 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 55,417 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 56,320 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 56,095 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 56,074 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 56,036 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 56,717 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 56,504 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 56,324 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 55,807 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 54,944 | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 53,527 | 2.3% |
| 2010 | 52,332 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Valdosta
Valdosta is:
34.3% White with 18,954 White residents.
55.9% African American with 30,861 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 62 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 660 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 21 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 106 Other residents.
2.4% Two Or More with 1,309 Two Or More residents.
5.9% Hispanic with 3,249 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Valdosta | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.3% | 49.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 55.9% | 31.0% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 10.7% | 19.0% |
Gender in Valdosta
Valdosta is 54.5% female with 30,105 female residents.
Valdosta is 45.5% male with 25,117 male residents.
| Gender | Valdosta | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Valdosta for adults over 25
4.0% of adults in Valdosta completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Valdosta completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Valdosta completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Valdosta completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Valdosta completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Valdosta completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Valdosta completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Valdosta completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Valdosta completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Valdosta | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Valdosta, Georgia
12.2% of households in Valdosta earn Less than $10,000.
5.2% of households in Valdosta earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.3% of households in Valdosta earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.0% of households in Valdosta earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.9% of households in Valdosta earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.2% of households in Valdosta earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.1% of households in Valdosta earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.2% of households in Valdosta earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.3% of households in Valdosta earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.5% of households in Valdosta earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Valdosta | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.2% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.2% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.3% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 7.2% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% | 11.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.2% | 16.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.2% | 17.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 8.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 11.0% | 12.6% |
