Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
18%
Cordele, GA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$773
Population
10,069
Renter Mix
59% Rent
Savor fresh produce and small-town charm in South Georgia
Suburban
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Rural
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Agricultural
The self-proclaimed Watermelon Capital of the World, Cordele is a predominantly agricultural community in South Georgia known for its production of watermelons, cotton, peanuts, and pecans. Cordele consequently hosts a vibrant State Farmer’s Market and a popular annual Watermelon Festival, drawing plenty of visitors on a regular basis.
Cordele is full of small-town charm, with a quaint downtown area brimming with many original, historic buildings. Outdoor recreation abounds at local parks in town as well as the nearby Georgia Veterans State Park, where visitors can enjoy a museum, golf course, and numerous lakeside activities. Getting around from Cordele is easy with access to I-75, U.S. 41, and U.S. 280.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$33,887
Average: $55,211
Education
1,550
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,383
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cordele has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
59%
Non-Renters
41%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Cordele, GA is $1,181 for a studio, $773 for one bedroom, $859 for two bedrooms, and $919 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cordele has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$773/month
641 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cordele, GA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
948 Students
Crisp County Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
454 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
647 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
966 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- SAM Shortline Excursion Train
- Georgia Veterans State Park
Military Bases
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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 June 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.