Median Age
27 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 36% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
9%
Statesboro, GA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,018
Population
32,091
Renter Mix
76% Rent
A landmark college town marinated in Southern charm
Small Town
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Affordable
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Historic
Welcome to Statesboro, a southeastern Georgia community known for its rich heritage and educational opportunities as the home of Georgia Southern University. The historic downtown area features the Averitt Center for the Arts, which houses the Emma Kelly Theater, named for the celebrated "Lady of 6,000 Songs." Rental options are budget-friendly, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $911 monthly and two-bedroom units typically costing around $1,246. The area offers various residential neighborhoods, including those surrounding the university campus and the Market District.
Outdoor recreation opportunities abound at the Georgia Southern Botanical Garden and Mill Creek Regional Park, home to Splash in the Boro water park. As a regional economic center, Statesboro maintains a strong retail presence while preserving its community atmosphere. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy Georgia Southern Eagles' NCAA Division I events and Tormenta FC soccer matches at their new stadium. The city's musical legacy lives on through "Statesboro Blues," written by Blind Willie McTell in the 1920s and famously covered by the Allman Brothers Band. With over 33,000 residents, Statesboro continues to grow while maintaining its distinctive character.
Explore the City
Georgia Southern University is located in Statesboro.
Statesboro's downtown area is home to local businesses and retailers.
Statesboro is home to several large municipal parks.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$40,371
Average: $55,561
Education
7,826
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,030
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Statesboro has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
76%
Non-Renters
24%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Statesboro, GA is $813 for a studio, $1,014 for one bedroom, $1,364 for two bedrooms, and $1,594 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Statesboro has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,014/month
617 Sq Ft
House
$1,724/month
1,115 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,624/month
932 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Statesboro, GA is 12.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Statesboro is 21.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $813 - $1,594. You can expect to pay 5.8% less for groceries, 2.0% more for utilities, and 10.9% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Statesboro, GA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
534 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
683 Students
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
680 Students
Public
Grades K-12
198 Students
Mattie Lively Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
602 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
529 Students
Public
Grades K-12
198 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
771 Students
Public
Grades K-12
198 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
1,717 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Georgia Southern Planetarium
- Georgia Southern University Museum
- Georgia Southern Botanical Garden
- Lamar Ball Raptor Center
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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.