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Jakin, Georgia

city · Early County

At a glance

155
Population
$201,700
Median home value (all homes)
34% below U.S. median
$129,317
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$888/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
$39,583
Median household income
50% below U.S. median
28.9 min
Average commute
67.6%
Homes with broadband
22.22%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing16% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities29% above
Taxes13% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost6% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Georgia is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college23 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college25 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates2.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Early County 2055
We promote economic development. By providing an environment conducive to business and industrial development, we ensure leadership in improving the overall quality of life, while preserving the history, natural beauty, and the overall character of Early County, Georgia.
state Georgia Economic Developers' Assoc
The Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) is a non-profit association of professionals and volunteers who are involved with the economic development of the cities and counties of Georgia. GEDA serves Georgia's economic development community with networking, professional development and public policy resources.
state Georgia Electric Membership
Georgia EMC is the statewide trade association for Georgia’s 41 electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) and their generation and transmission partners. Its Community & Economic Development Teams offer data-driven insights and confidential site selection tools and services to help communities and businesses locate and succeed in Georgia. Services are provided at no cost to communities and site selectors through the support of Georgia’s Electric Cooperatives.
state MEAG Power
The Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power) is a nonprofit, statewide generation and transmission organization that provides reliable, competitively-priced wholesale electricity to 49 member communities (Participants), who own and operate their local electric distribution systems.
state Southeast Industrial Development Association
The Southeast Industrial Development Association is a regional economic development association that facilitates site location, financing opportunities, infrastructure development, and marketing and demographic research to assist businesses with locations and expansions.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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