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St. Marys, Georgia

city · Camden County

At a glance

19,166
Population
$312,300
Median home value (all homes)
3% above U.S. median
$307,585
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,183/mo
Median rent
12% below U.S. median
$74,288
Median household income
5% below U.S. median
26.2 min
Average commute
94%
Homes with broadband
95.23%
Locations with fiber available
7.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 104 — 4% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing21% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities5% above
Taxes13% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost4% 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 college26 mi
Nearest community college34 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates93.3%
College graduates29.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city St. Marys Economic Development
The mission of the St. Marys Convention & Visitors Bureau (SMCVB) is to promote St. Marys, Cumberland Island, and the Camden County area as a desirable tourist destination, increase the overall economic impact and overnight stays of visitors to the area, and foster a quality visitor experience to benefit the city.
county Camden County Joint Dev Auth
The site markets marketing and business services such as web design, SEO, brand building, business development, financial planning, and consulting. It promotes strategic thinking and growth-oriented guidance for businesses of all sizes.
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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