Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
17%
Bainbridge
Bainbridge, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,047
Population
13,642
Renter Mix
49% Rent
Savor abundant small-town charm in South Georgia
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Situated in South Georgia’s Decatur County, Bainbridge is a charming small town cut by the Flint River. Bainbridge’s rich historic character, lush natural beauty, and strong sense of community are all part of the town’s appeal. Residents enjoy a slower-paced lifestyle in Bainbridge, which boasts an array of apartments and houses available for rent along tree-dense avenues.
Bainbridge’s shopping options range from independent shops in its historic downtown to national retailers in various strip malls. Bainbridge offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation along the Flint River and local parks like Cheney Griffin Park, Willis Park, and nearby Seminole State Park on Lake Seminole. Getting around from Bainbridge is a breeze with access to U.S. 27 and U.S. 24.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,499
Average: $63,914
Education
1,942
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,368
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Bainbridge, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bainbridge, GA is $915 for a studio, $1,047 for one bedroom, $1,333 for two bedrooms, and $1,267 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bainbridge has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,047/month
514 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bainbridge, GA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
792 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
682 Students
West Bainbridge Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
510 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
455 Students
Potter Street Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
296 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
919 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
178 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,229 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
178 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.