The Town FilesSt. Marys, Georgia
City in Camden County · population 18,256 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $312,300
- Household income
- $74,288
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 33.8
St. Marys is a city of 18,256 people in Camden County, Georgia. The median home is worth $312,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Georgia towns, more seaside character than 96% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 73% of Georgia towns.
How St. Marys ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in St. Marys is worth $312,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $74,288, which is more affordable than 26% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,183 a month. 61.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | St. Marys | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $312,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,183 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $74,288 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 61.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in St. Marys
| People | St. Marys | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 17.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in St. Marys
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 42.9°F. About 47.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 40 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 12 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Marys since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 2, 2018 about 2.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 17, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 24, 2000.
Severe weather in Camden County since 1996
Camden County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Camden County
Camden County had 15,883 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,858 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in St. Marys itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Public schools in St. Marys
3 public schools with 2,138 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Marys Middle School | 6-8 | 1,103 | 16.5 |
| Saint Marys Elementary School | PK-5 | 580 | 14.9 |
| Mary Lee Clark Elementary School | PK-5 | 455 | 13.8 |
Towns near St. Marys
- Yulee, FL8.4 mi · 14,195 people · home $302,500
- Fernandina Beach, FL10.2 mi · 13,052 people · home $555,400
- Kingsland, GA14.0 mi · 18,337 people · home $251,400
- Hilliard, FL20.9 mi · 2,967 people · home $239,500
- Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL21.8 mi · 5,561 people · home $253,000
- Folkston, GA26.1 mi · 4,464 people · home $78,100
- Brunswick, GA27.0 mi · 15,210 people · home $155,900
- Jacksonville, FL29.4 mi · 949,611 people · home $293,700
St. Marys questions
Is St. Marys, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, St. Marys scores better for retirees than 50% of Georgia towns and quieter than 32%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.8).
How much does a house cost in St. Marys?
The median owner-occupied home in St. Marys is valued at $312,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,288, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,183 a month.
What is the weather like in St. Marys?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 42.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does St. Marys get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Marys since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 2, 2018. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)