Here's what it costs to live in Valdosta, Georgia, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,054 per month, while the typical home is valued around $182,800. Households earn a median of $45,925 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$45,925
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,054
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$182,800
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$915
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$921
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,192
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,583
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
55,252
Latest estimate
Median Age
28.9 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,007
Per month
Avg Home Value
$179,750
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
28.9
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
83.2%
What is the cost of living index for Valdosta?
The cost of living index for Valdosta is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Valdosta?
The median gross rent in Valdosta is $1,054 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Valdosta?
The median household income in Valdosta is $45,925 per year.
What is the median home value in Valdosta?
The median home value in Valdosta is $182,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Valdosta?
Air quality data for Valdosta is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Valdosta?
Tax data for Georgia is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
