Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
16%
Tifton
Tifton, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$935
Population
17,211
Renter Mix
58% Rent
Bask in the agricultural roots of the Friendly City
Suburban
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Rural
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Historic
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Diverse
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Welcoming
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Accessible
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College Town
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Agricultural
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Nicknamed “The Friendly City,” Tifton is known for its Southern hospitality and deep agricultural roots. Tifton is home to the Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village, an expansive living history museum depicting life in the 19th century. Numerous farms surround Tifton, keeping the agricultural tradition alive in and near the small city.
Several college campuses are located in Tifton, including Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Southern Regional Technical College, and the University of Georgia Tifton. Shopping opportunities are plentiful in Tifton, with the Tifton Mall, Historic Downtown Tifton, and numerous shopping centers offering a variety of retail options. Commuting and traveling from Tifton is easy with access to I-75, U.S. 82, U.S. 319, and U.S. 41. Destinations like Atlanta and Jacksonville, Florida are each less than a three-hour drive from Tifton as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,152
Average: $64,277
Education
3,188
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,644
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Tifton has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
58%
Non-Renters
42%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Tifton, GA is $707 for a studio, $935 for one bedroom, $1,090 for two bedrooms, and $1,255 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tifton has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$935/month
736 Sq Ft
House
$1,949/month
1,471 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Tifton, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
564 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
321 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
466 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
414 Students
Charles Spencer Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
393 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
958 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
703 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,273 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Georgia Museum of Agriculture & Historic Village
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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.