Valdosta, Georgia
Among the top 14% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 37% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 5% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade F, better than 6% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 6% for commute time
- bottom 4% for violent crime
Valdosta is a mid-size city in Georgia with about 55,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, commute time, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on summer humidity and violent crime.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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70%59%clearovercast
Precipitation 6.2 in3.8 in
oppressive 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$41k14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 47% of US places
Home Value$152k46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$932better than 48% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 64% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.03%better than 48% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 41% of US places
Sales Tax7.38%better than 47% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.71%better than 31% of US places
Unemployment5.7%better than 34% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)51°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation54.6 in89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days241 daysbetter than 59% of US places
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 8% of US places
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 68% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk38.7better than 83% of US places
Air Quality53 AQIbetter than 9% of US places
School Quality40.5better than 16% of US places
Violent Crime2565/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Property Crime2292/100kbetter than 14% of US places
Community
Population55,26698th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age29.28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5589th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8624th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1238th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)35.5%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)55.5%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 94% of US places
Walkability9.2/20better than 83% of US places
Airport Distance98 mibetter than 38% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access71.5%better than 15% of US places
Amenities Nearby33.29better than 30% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 9% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Valdosta an affordable place to live?
- Valdosta is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 47% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Valdosta?
- The median home value in Valdosta is $152k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Valdosta?
- Median household income in Valdosta is $41k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Valdosta?
- Median gross rent in Valdosta is $932 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Valdosta safe?
- Valdosta is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2565/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 2292/100k.
- What is the weather like in Valdosta?
- Valdosta averages 81°F in July and 51°F in January, with 54.6 in of annual precipitation and about 241 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Valdosta?
- Public-school quality in Valdosta is below average, scoring better than 16% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Valdosta?
- The average one-way commute in Valdosta is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)