Valdosta, Georgia

Population 56,216

Valdosta is located in Lowndes County, GA. The population is 56,216, making Valdosta the largest city in Lowndes County.

There are 17 public schools in Valdosta with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Valdosta is high , and there are 195 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Valdosta is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Valdosta property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Valdosta include Remerton, Dasher and Moody AFB.

Valdosta Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 17.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 57.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.3%

Crime Rate

57.86% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 409
  • Violent Crimes: 379
  • Robbery: 83
  • Burglary: 977
  • Property Crime: 6
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

45.05% Higher than national avg.
  • 195 offenders in Valdosta
  • 34.69 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

319 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 5
  • Registered Polluters: 19
  • Superfunds: 18
  • Tanks & Spills: 277

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%
  • Georgia unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.6%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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17 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 17 K-12 public schools in Valdosta, GA and 9 private schools. Homefacts rates Valdosta's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
9 Private Schools

Crossroads Baptist School

Georgia Christian School

Highland Christian Academy

Lighthouse Christian School

One Way Christian Academy

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

195 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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Property Report Overview

Average Listing Price
$149,900 compared to January 2019
Median Sales Price
No Data

Median Home Value

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    13.9%
  • Rented
    53.4%
  • Owned
    32.7%

Number Of Properties Per Bedroom (Distressed)

76 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Valdosta, GA issued 76 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 76 permits, 62 were issued for single family homes and 14 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Valdosta, GA issued 67 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 67 permits, 57 were issued for single family homes and 10 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $580
  • 1 Bedroom: $580
  • 2 Bedrooms: $741
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,038
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,304

Zip Codes

31601 31602 31603 31604 31605 31606 31632 31698

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Environmental Hazards

319 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (1291/1400)
    Valdosta, GA has 92.21% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Valdosta, GA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index VERY HIGH 7.24 Average
    Valdosta, GA is a very high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 51.78°
  • February 54.65°
  • March 61.2°
  • April 68.4°
  • May 75.57°
  • June 81.66°
  • July 82.98°
  • August 82.84°
  • September 78.48°
  • October 69.15°
  • November 58.8°
  • December 54.88°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Valdosta, GA

Earthquakes
Valdosta, GA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Valdosta, GA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Valdosta, GA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Valdosta, GA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Valdosta, GA: $31,199

Unemployment

Unemployment in Valdosta is 3.4%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.6% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.35%
White Collar - 56.65%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nathan Deal
  • Sen. Johnny Isakson
  • Sen. David Perdue

City Representatives

  • Austin Scott

Neighborhood Info

4 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

16 Cemeteries view all

53 FCC Towers view all

5 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

3 Libraries view all

5 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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