Census ACS · #299 MSA
Valdosta Metro Area
The Valdosta, Ga Metropolitan Statistical Area has 149,139 residents. The median household income is $54,581 and the median home value is $182,300.
149,139
Population
93
People / sq mi
$54,581
Median Income
$182,300
Median Home Value
The Valdosta CBSA covers 1,607 sq mi of land at 92.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.5% |
| Black or African American | 35.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$54,581
Median Household Income
$29,075
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Valdosta metro's price level is 88.3 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 11.7% lower the US average. The local median income of $54,581 has the buying power of $61,833 in average-priced US metros.
88.3
Price Level (US = 100)
$61,833
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$54,581
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$182,300
Median Home Value
$976
Median Rent
59.1%
Homeownership
Education
88.7%
High School+
24.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
4.8%
Work From Home
20.6 min
Avg Commute
36.0%
Foreign Born
Valdosta spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Valdosta, Ga Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 149,139 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #299 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Valdosta metro area is $54,581, with a per capita income of $29,075.
The Valdosta, Ga CBSA spans the state of Georgia.
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Data for the Valdosta, Ga CBSA (46660) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Valdosta: 59.1% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Valdosta is a metro area in GA with a population of 149,139.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $54,581, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US metro areas: 16.0%, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $182,300, with typical rent around $976.
Roughly 24.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.