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Springfield, Georgia

city · Taliaferro County (primary) , Cherokee County, Clayton County, DeKalb County, Dougherty County, Effingham County, Hancock County, Newton County, Richmond County

At a glance

2,974
Population
$196,000
Median home value (all homes)
35% below U.S. median
$307,357
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,105/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$62,957
Median household income
20% below U.S. median
25 min
Average commute
75.5%
Homes with broadband
23.37%
Locations with fiber available
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities26% above
Taxes13% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost8% below
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 college20 mi
Nearest community college27 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates89.1%
College graduates18.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Albany-Dougherty Economic Dev
Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission is the economic development organization for Albany-Dougherty County, offering information on relocation, expansion, and starting a business, incentives for projects, and resources related to workforce education and training.
county Cherokee County Development Authority
The Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) is the county’s economic development organization that convenes public and private sectors to foster attractive places, educated and talented workers, innovative and enterprising business, and a vibrant and inviting community to support Cherokee County’s long-term economic prosperity.
county Decide DeKalb Development Authority
Decide DeKalb is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to furthering the economic strength of DeKalb County, envisioning a future for job creation, retention and redevelopment through an invigorating combination of investment, training, and educational initiatives. It aims to recruit, retain, and expand businesses in DeKalb County and to connect residents with local development resources.
county Effingham County Industrial Development Authority
Effingham County Development Authority is an economic development organization serving Effingham County, Georgia. It highlights available industrial sites with rail connectivity, industrial grade utilities, and interstate access, and provides information on incentives and workforce resources.
region Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission
The CSRA Regional Commission is a public-sector, non-profit planning and development agency serving 13 counties and 40+ cities in the CSRA, acting as the region's planning agency, the Area Agency on Aging, and providing planning, development, and related services.
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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