Jekyll Island, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,078 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
48.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,445 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
36.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$522,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$496 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,217 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Glynn County
6
Brunswick-St. Simons Metro Area
5
Georgia
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Glynn County
7
Brunswick-St. Simons Metro Area
7
Georgia
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 50
Feb 4 0 54
Mar 4 0 59
Apr 3 0 66
May 3 0 73
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 6 0 82
Aug 7 0 81
Sep 5 0 77
Oct 4 0 68
Nov 2 0 59
Dec 3 0 53

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Hurricane Winds Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 46% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, GA State Senate District 3, GA State House District 180, GA
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Schools

St Simons Elementary School
5 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Glynn Middle
6 miles, N • 2.8 star
Glynn Academy
7 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

College of Coastal Georgia
9 miles, N • 1.4 star
Jacksonville University
50 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Baptist Medical Center-Nassau
28 miles, SW • 5 star
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Airports

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
14 miles, N • 1 star
Jacksonville International Airport
42 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Gainesville Regional Airport
108 miles, SW • 1 star
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