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Total population: 52,087 (Urban population: 51,682, Rural population: 405 (all nonfarm))

Valdosta,GA index of house prices


Houses: 19,007 (16,743 occupied: 8,026 owner occupied, 8,717 renter occupied)
% of renters here:

52%
State:

60%

Housing density: 635 houses/condos per square mile

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2009 in this state: $195,027.


Median contract rent in 2009: $534 (lower quartile is $395, upper quartile is $704)


Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units in 2009: $580


Median gross rent in Valdosta, GA in 2009: $697


Housing units in Valdosta with a mortgage: 5,278 (624 second mortgage, 493 home equity loan, 47 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 2,187


Median household income for houses/condos with a mortgage: $60,871


Median household income for apartments without a mortgage: $35,137


Median monthly housing costs: $718





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Valdosta, Georgia Age and Sex of Residents


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $126,475 (it was $81,600 in 2000)
Valdosta:

$126,475
Georgia:

$162,800
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $78,785 - $190,414

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $155,982
Here:

$155,982
State:

$224,856

Townhouses or other attached units: $134,540
Here:

$134,540
State:

$183,253

In 2-unit structures: $84,325
Here:

$84,325
State:

$162,731

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $143,725
Here:

$143,725
State:

$178,500

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $308,423
Here:

$308,423
State:

$202,248

Mobile homes: $100,612
Here:

$100,612
State:

$44,353

Household type by relationship:

Households: 41,903
  • In family households: 33,285 (6,141 male householders, 4,115 female householders)
    6,273 spouses, 12,813 children (11,742 natural, 335 adopted, 736 stepchildren), 1,543 grandchildren, 535 brothers or sisters, 250 parents, 712 other relatives, 903 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 8,618 (2,706 male householders (1,867 living alone)), 3,733 female householders (2,930 living alone)), 2,179 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 1,920 (471 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 3,912 2-persons, 2,576 3-persons, 2,086 4-persons, 1,000 5-persons, 471 6-persons, 211 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 4,797 1-person, 1,195 2-persons, 369 3-persons, 69 4-persons, 3 5-persons, 3 6-persons, 3 7-or-more-persons.

5,284 married couples with children.
4,518 single-parent households (514 men, 4,004 women).

95.8% of residents of Valdosta speak English at home.
2.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (52% speak English very well, 28% speak English well, 11% speak English not well, 10% don't speak English at all).
1.0% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (76% speak English very well, 21% speak English well, 3% speak English not well).
0.5% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (46% speak English very well, 27% speak English well, 28% speak English not well).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English very well).

Foreign born population: 1,008 (2.3%)
(40.9% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.2
State:

6.2

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.3
State:

4.2

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Rooms in houses/apartments in Valdosta, Georgia
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 47
  • 3 rooms: 344
  • 4 rooms: 372
  • 5 rooms: 1,568
  • 6 rooms: 2,497
  • 7 rooms: 1,509
  • 8 rooms: 904
  • 9 or more rooms: 785
  • 1 room: 241
  • 2 rooms: 833
  • 3 rooms: 1,512
  • 4 rooms: 2,304
  • 5 rooms: 2,222
  • 6 rooms: 1,155
  • 7 rooms: 244
  • 8 rooms: 146
  • 9 or more rooms: 60
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Valdosta, Georgia
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 15
  • 1 bedroom: 145
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,082
  • 3 bedrooms: 5,091
  • 4 bedrooms: 1,506
  • 5+ bedrooms: 187
  • no bedroom: 366
  • 1 bedroom: 1,810
  • 2 bedrooms: 3,440
  • 3 bedrooms: 2,801
  • 4 bedrooms: 281
  • 5+ bedrooms: 19
Cars and other vehicles available in Valdosta, Georgia in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 364
  • 1 vehicle: 2,480
  • 2 vehicles: 3,506
  • 3 vehicles: 1,315
  • 4 vehicles: 259
  • 5+ vehicles: 102
  • no vehicle: 1,497
  • 1 vehicle: 4,094
  • 2 vehicles: 2,419
  • 3 vehicles: 591
  • 4 vehicles: 80
  • 5+ vehicles: 36

Median 2009 house/condo value by year built


Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 1,069
  • 2000 to 2004: 1,860
  • 1990 to 1999: 3,338
  • 1980 to 1989: 3,843
  • 1970 to 1979: 4,232
  • 1960 to 1969: 2,568
  • 1950 to 1959: 3,120
  • 1940 to 1949: 1,144
  • 1939 or earlier: 1,449

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Valdosta, GA house values

Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2009 in Valdosta, GA:

  • Less than $10,000: 71
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 36
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 105
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 118
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 66
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 111
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 151
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 243
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 372
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 396
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 467
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 381
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 425
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 1440
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 1310
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 991
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 582
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 740
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 555
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 464
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 211
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 247
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 49
  • $1,000,000 or more: 28
 


Valdosta rent paid by renters for apartments graph

Rent paid by renters in 2009 in Valdosta:

  • Less than $100: 28 people
  • $100 to $149: 73
  • $150 to $199: 202
  • $200 to $249: 261
  • $250 to $299: 209
  • $300 to $349: 91
  • $350 to $399: 164
  • $400 to $449: 553
  • $450 to $499: 489
  • $500 to $549: 713
  • $550 to $599: 936
  • $600 to $649: 1,005
  • $650 to $699: 1,114
  • $700 to $749: 861
  • $750 to $799: 876
  • $800 to $899: 1,423
  • $900 to $999: 1,006
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 787
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 387
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 337
  • $2,000 or more: 44
  • No cash rent: 647
 

Median house/condo value by year householder moved into unit


Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 323
  • 1990 to 1994: 84
  • 1985 to 1989: 193
  • 1980 to 1984: 88
  • 1975 to 1979: 52
  • 1970 to 1974: 56
  • 1970 to 1974: 54
  • 1965 to 1969: 158


Valdosta, GA Time Leaving Home for Work

Percentage of workers working in this county: 92.5%
Number of people working at home: 355 (1.8% of all workers)


Valdosta commuting: travel time to work

Travel time to work (commute)

  • Less than 5 minutes: 700
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 3614
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 5635
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 4536
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 1870
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 429
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 1075
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 67
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 75
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 474
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 364
  • 90 or more minutes: 313
 


Valdosta mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 14,924 (77%)
  • Carpooled: 3,212 (16%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 41 (0%)
  • Ferryboat: 8 (0%)
  • Taxi: 16 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 24 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 161 (1%)
  • Walked: 653 (3%)
  • Other means: 113 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 355 (2%)
 


Valdosta, GA household income

Household income:

  • Less than $10,000: 3049
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 1459
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 1507
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 1330
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 1207
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 1144
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 816
  • $40,000 to $44,999: 870
  • $45,000 to $49,999: 865
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 1024
  • $60,000 to $74,999: 1079
  • $75,000 to $99,999: 1020
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 546
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 241
  • $150,000 to $199,999: 270
  • $200,000 or more: 268
 

First ancestries reported:

 Other groups: 20087
 United States or American: 3338
 English: 2643
 Irish: 1745
 German: 1700
 Subsaharan African:: 790
 African: 765
 Scotch-Irish: 732
 Scottish: 697
 Italian: 682
 European: 490
 French (except Basque): 442
 Polish: 199
 Dutch: 182
 Norwegian: 157
 British: 137
 Greek: 109
 Welsh: 94
 Arab:: 73
 West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 72
 Swedish: 69
 Lebanese: 57
 Northern European: 55
 Hungarian: 53
 Austrian: 50
 Russian: 46
 French Canadian: 45
 Ukrainian: 32
 Jamaican: 32
 Slovak: 26
 Canadian: 23
 Belizean: 23
 Swiss: 22
 British West Indian: 17
 Scandinavian: 17
 Czech: 14
 Celtic: 13
 Eastern European: 12
 Ethiopian: 10
 Croatian: 10
 Somalian: 9
 Syrian: 9
 Finnish: 9
 Lithuanian: 8
 Czechoslovakian: 7
 Palestinian: 7
 Nigerian: 6
 Luxemburger: 6
 Acadian/Cajun: 5
 Portuguese: 5
 Yugoslavian: 5
 Brazilian: 5
 Danish: 5
 Maltese: 4


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (24%)
  • Germany (9%)
  • United Kingdom (9%)
  • Colombia (7%)
  • Other Central America (6%)
  • Korea (6%)
  • India (5%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 29394
  • Northeast: 1963
  • Midwest: 2081
  • South: 7855
  • West: 943

46% of Valdosta residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 51% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 56% lived in Georgia.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 183
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 102
  • 5th and 6th grade: 195
  • 7th and 8th grade: 329
  • 9th grade: 303
  • 10th grade: 441
  • 11th grade: 535
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 558
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 2,626
  • Less than 1 year of college: 650
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 1,606
  • Associate degree: 498
  • Bachelor's degree: 1,644
  • Master's degree: 611
  • Professional school degree: 292
  • Doctorate degree: 303

Educational Attainment for Males (%)

Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 257
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 126
  • 5th and 6th grade: 200
  • 7th and 8th grade: 467
  • 9th grade: 311
  • 10th grade: 629
  • 11th grade: 686
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 558
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 3,687
  • Less than 1 year of college: 898
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 1,724
  • Associate degree: 645
  • Bachelor's degree: 2,062
  • Master's degree: 767
  • Professional school degree: 185
  • Doctorate degree: 166

Educational Attainment for Females (%)


Class of Workers


Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic males: 3.9%
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic females: 5.0%


Unemployment rate for Black males: 8.9%
Unemployment rate for Black females: 11.5%


Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native females: 28.3%


Unemployment rate for Asian males: 25.9%
Unemployment rate for Asian females: 0.0%


Unemployment rate for two or more race males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for two or more race females: 21.7%


Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino females: 7.3%


Median household income in 2009 for:

  • White non-Hispanic householders: $43,486
  • Black householders: $23,231
  • American Indian and Alaska Native householders: $35,539
  • Asian householders: $23,452
  • Some other race householders: $21,033
  • Two or more races householders: $38,970
  • Hispanic or Latino race householders: $30,478
Valdosta household income for White non-Hispanic householders
Valdosta household income for Black householders
Valdosta household income for American Indian and Alaska Native householders
Valdosta household income for Asian householders
Valdosta household income for Some other race householders
Valdosta household income for Two or more races householders
Valdosta household income for Hispanic or Latino race householders

Valdosta marital status for males
Valdosta marital status for females

Median 2009 house value for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $153,289
  • Black or African American householders: $80,441
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $290,614
  • Asian householders: $116,245
  • Some other race householders: $85,246
  • Two or more races householders: $215,596
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $127,560

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 12,500
  • One, attached: 495
  • Two: 844
  • 3 or 4: 1,183
  • 5 to 9: 1,649
  • 10 to 19: 739
  • 20 to 49: 329
  • 50 or more: 901
  • Mobile homes: 354
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 13

Median worth of mobile homes: $41,100


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%

House/condo owner moved in on average 12 years ago


Renter moved in on average 4 years ago

Year Householders Moved Into Residence in Valdosta:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Valdosta
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Electricity (56.2%)
  • Utility gas (41.1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1.6%)
  • No fuel used (0.7%)
  • Electricity (64.0%)
  • Utility gas (33.7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1.4%)
  • No fuel used (0.8%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 517
Here:

10.0%
Georgia:

8.4%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 164
Here:

6.6%
Georgia:

8.5%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 167
Here:

3.1%
Georgia:

22.9%

School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students

School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


 

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