The Town FilesSt. Simons, Georgia
Community in Glynn County · population 14,982 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $555,600
- Household income
- $108,771
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 59.1
St. Simons is a community of 14,982 people in Glynn County, Georgia. The median home is worth $555,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Georgia towns, more seaside character than 98% of Georgia towns, better for a vacation home than 95% of Georgia towns.
How St. Simons 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. Simons is worth $555,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $108,771, which is more affordable than 11% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,799 a month. 85.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | St. Simons | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $555,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,799 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $108,771 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 85.9% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 20.8% | — |
Who lives in St. Simons
| People | St. Simons | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.8% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 13.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.3% | — |
| Work from home | 17.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 17.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in St. Simons
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 44.1°F. About 45.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 9 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Simons since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on February 24, 1963 about 1.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 30, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 30, 1971.
Severe weather in Glynn County since 1996
Glynn County has been included in 20 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 |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Glynn County
Glynn County had 42,456 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,989 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in St. Simons itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in St. Simons
2 public schools with 1,011 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe Point Elementary School | PK-5 | 523 | 12.8 |
| St. Simons Elementary School | PK-5 | 488 | 12.8 |
Towns near St. Simons
- Country Club Estates, GA4.9 mi · 8,373 people · home $168,800
- Brunswick, GA5.7 mi · 15,210 people · home $155,900
- Dock Junction, GA7.8 mi · 8,266 people · home $143,700
- Sterling, GA11.4 mi · 2,534 people · home —
St. Simons questions
Is St. Simons, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, St. Simons scores better for retirees than 99% of Georgia towns and quieter than 91%. 37.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.1).
How much does a house cost in St. Simons?
The median owner-occupied home in St. Simons is valued at $555,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $108,771, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,799 a month.
What is the weather like in St. Simons?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 44.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does St. Simons get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Simons since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on February 24, 1963. 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)