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Cumberland Island, GA

Cumberland Island, GA is a popular getaway destination with beach and waterfront appeal and a lively local scene.

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Population
20,650
+2.93% YoY
Median rent
$1,201/mo
Median home
$327k
Sunny days/yr
228
School rating
8.4/10
Walk score
25/100

Demographics

Historic trends & YoY changes

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Diversity index: 62.1/100

Job market

Median income$63,159
Unemployment2.5%
Job growth (yoy)2.9%

Top industries

LogisticsFilmFinanceTech

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Walk & schools

School Rating

8.4/10

Based on public school performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walk score25/100
Transit score13/100
Bike score51/100

Walk, Transit & Bike scores out of 100 (higher = more accessible). School rating out of 10.

Climate

Sun days scaled ÷10 for readability.

Safety

Violent crime index4.4
Property crime index33.6

Lower is safer (US avg ≈ 22 violent / 35 property).

Cost of living

COL index100.1

100 = US national average. Near average.

Best time to visit

Prime months

Mar–Apr–May, Sep–Oct–Nov

Shoulder
Jun, Aug
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Jul–Aug (humidity)
Sun
Plenty of sun
Rain
Wet — pack layers

Summers average 86°F, winters 48°F. wet — pack layers; plenty of sun.

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