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Vidalia, GA


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Vidalia, Georgia

Introduction to Vidalia, Georgia

Vidalia, Georgia, in Toombs county, is 77 miles W of Savannah, Georgia and 137 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. The city has a population of 10,491.

Vidalia History

Vidalia is located in the heart of what was once the famous wiregrass section of Georgia. It became a town when the area was made accessible by the Savannah, Americus and Montgomery Railroad. There are some discrepancies in the records of how the town got its name. According to some sources, Vidalia was named after Jose Vidal, a Spanish army officer. However, it is now believed that the community was actually named in honor of the daughter of Sam Hawkins, the president and principal owner of the S. A. & M. railroad, Vidalia Hawkins. Vidalia has been known as the "Sweet Onion Capital of the World" ever since Mose Coleman grew the area’s first sweet onions in 1931.

Vidalia and nearby Attractions

  • Vidalia City Hall
  • Altama Museum of Art & History
  • Vidalia Presbyterian Church
  • Twin Lakes
  • Brice Square Shopping Center

Things To Do In Vidalia

For more information on the area and its history, one can visit the Vidalia City Hall and the Vidalia-Toombs County Library. The Altama Museum of Art and History is in the historic Brazell House. It showcases exhibits, including a large porcelain collection. In addition, the city also hosts the Vidalia Onion Festival every April.

Vidalia Transportation

Savannah/ Hilton Head International is the nearest major airport.

Vidalia Higher Education

The Southeastern Technical College is the local institute of higher learning. Georgia Southern University and the Georgia College and State University also offer courses in higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 9%Vidalia Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Vidalia Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 18%Vidalia College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Vidalia Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Vidalia Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Vidalia, GA

Comparing Vidalia 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 Population109
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men25
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better26
People Above Poverty26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work35
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45

Crime

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

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