Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 102 —
2% above the national average.
how it's computed
Housing18% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities12% below
Taxes13% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost39% below
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 college1 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates93.3%
College graduates14%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority
Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority helps businesses start, expand, or relocate in Valdosta–Lowndes County, providing information on site selection, incentives and financing, logistics and infrastructure, workforce and industry resources, and support to foster growth and strengthen relationships with existing businesses.
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