The Town FilesStatesboro, Georgia
City in Bulloch County · population 33,438 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $197,900
- Household income
- $44,737
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 93°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 22.6
Statesboro is a city of 33,438 people in Bulloch County, Georgia. The median home is worth $197,900, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 96% of Georgia towns, hipper than 95% of Georgia towns.
How Statesboro 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 Statesboro is worth $197,900, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $44,737, which is more affordable than 20% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $944 a month. 22.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Statesboro | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $944 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $44,737 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 22.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Statesboro
| People | Statesboro | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 16.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 36.0% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 12.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 22.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Statesboro
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 37.5°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Statesboro since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 1, 2003 about 5.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 14, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 15, 1996.
Severe weather in Bulloch County since 1996
Bulloch County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Bulloch County
Bulloch County had 28,263 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,121 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Statesboro itself the ACS puts it at 9%.
Public schools in Statesboro
10 public schools with 7,037 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statesboro High School | 9-12 | 1,773 | 17.6 |
| Sallie Zetterower Elementary School | PK-5 | 756 | 13.7 |
| Julia P. Bryant Elementary School | PK-5 | 731 | 13.5 |
| Langston Chapel Middle School | 6-8 | 728 | 13.5 |
| Langston Chapel Elementary School | PK-5 | 647 | 10.6 |
| Mattie Lively Elementary School | PK-5 | 608 | 12.4 |
| Mill Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 580 | 12.9 |
| William James Middle School | 6-8 | 558 | 13.6 |
| Nevils Elementary School | PK-5 | 453 | 13.3 |
| Statesboro STEAM Academy (charter) | 5-12 | 203 | 11.9 |
Towns near Statesboro
- Metter, GA17.0 mi · 4,004 people · home $156,300
- Claxton, GA20.6 mi · 2,602 people · home $162,000
- Pembroke, GA22.1 mi · 2,513 people · home $200,800
- Sylvania, GA22.8 mi · 2,634 people · home $155,300
- Springfield, GA27.2 mi · 2,703 people · home $196,000
- Millen, GA27.3 mi · 2,966 people · home $86,300
Statesboro questions
Is Statesboro, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Statesboro scores better for retirees than 9% of Georgia towns and quieter than 5%. 8.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 22.6).
How much does a house cost in Statesboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Statesboro is valued at $197,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,737, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $944 a month.
What is the weather like in Statesboro?
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 37.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Statesboro get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Statesboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 1, 2003. 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)