Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
19%
Waycross
Waycross, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$831
Population
14,740
Renter Mix
51% Rent
History lives at the Headwaters of the Okefenokee
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Waycross is a small and fairly secluded city in southeastern Georgia, located about sixty miles inland from Brunswick and eighty miles northwest of Jacksonville. The city is well known for its beautifully preserved historic buildings, with the Downtown Waycross Historic District in particular housing a gorgeous collective of vintage homes and buildings still in active use.
Waycross is a major healthcare hub for the area, with hundreds of locals employed at the city’s Satilla Regional Medical Center just a few blocks northeast of Downtown. Just minutes south of the city, the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge offers one of Georgia’s most pristine natural environments, providing endless opportunities for outdoor exploration.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$33,170
Average: $48,784
Education
2,073
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,948
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Waycross has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Waycross, GA is $489 for a studio, $831 for one bedroom, $835 for two bedrooms, and $989 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waycross has increased by 4.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$831/month
587 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Waycross, GA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
474 Students
Public
Grades K-5
416 Students
Public
Grades K-5
379 Students
Memorial Drive Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
372 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
869 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
728 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
599 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,542 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Laura S. Walker State Park
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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.