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Valdosta, GA


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Valdosta, Georgia

Valdosta, Georgia, in Lowndes county, is 65 miles NE of Tallahassee, Florida (center to center) and 102 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. There are 43,724 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Valdosta

In Valdosta, about 39% of adults are married. People in Valdosta are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Valdosta had a median family income of $38,174. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Valdosta.

Political Inclinations

Valdosta folks tended to give their money ($22,240) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Valdosta Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Valdosta that were owner-occupied was 48%.

Commuting

In Valdosta, 93% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Valdosta is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Valdosta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyValdosta Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Valdosta Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 7%Valdosta Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Valdosta College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Valdosta Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Valdosta, GA

Comparing Valdosta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population107
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity67
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Women38
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men16
Male Share of the Population15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults610
Median Family Income27
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home36
Public Transportation Use15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents94
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime23

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