Cost of Living in Valdosta, GA

Population: 55,222 • 2026 Data

$45,849
Median Household Income
-41% vs national
$1,000
Median Monthly Rent
-26% vs national
$165,300
Median Home Value
-51% vs national
6.4%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Valdosta

The median home value in Valdosta, GA is $165,300. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,000, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $948.

Rent-to-income ratio: 26.2%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Valdosta, GA is $45,849. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%, with a labor force of 26,754 people.

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov