Moultrie

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Moultrie, GA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$928

Population

15,525

Renter Mix

58% Rent

Experience big-time, small-town living in Southwest Georgia

Suburban Rural Historic Scenic Affordable

Incorporated in 1859, Moultrie is a historically rich city named for Revolutionary War hero General William Moultrie. Residents are encouraged to dig into the city’s storied past at Carnagie Library, the Museum of Colquitt County, and throughout Historic Downtown Moultrie, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Moultrie’s downtown area exudes a classic Main Street vibe, with an array of specialty shops, antique stores, local eateries, and an award-winning courthouse. Moultrie is home to a thriving agricultural industry, and serves as the host of the largest farm show in the United States—the Sunbelt Agriculture Exposition—every year.

Moultrie hosts numerous special events for the community throughout the year as well, including the Calico Arts and Crafts Show, the Festival on the Square, and the Scottish Festival Weekend. Convenience to Highway 319 makes getting around from Moultrie easy.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$34,475

Average: $51,044

Education

2,622

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

6,562

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

38 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

27%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Moultrie has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
58%
Non-Renters
42%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Moultrie, GA is $505 for a studio, $887 for one bedroom, $1,022 for two bedrooms, and $700 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Moultrie has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$887/month
607 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Wright Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

521 Students

Sunset Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

600 Students

Stringfellow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

300 Students

Odom Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

521 Students

Okapilco Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

367 Students

CA Gray Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,406 Students

Willie J. Williams Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,369 Students

Colquitt County Achievement Center

Public

Grades 6-12

70 Students

Colquitt County Achievement Center

Public

Grades 6-12

70 Students

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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.