The Town FilesHinesville, Georgia
City in Liberty County · population 34,891 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $196,400
- Household income
- $60,028
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 28.9
Hinesville is a city of 34,891 people in Liberty County, Georgia. The median home is worth $196,400, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 90% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 85% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 75% of Georgia towns.
How Hinesville ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hinesville is worth $196,400, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $60,028, which is more affordable than 54% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,212 a month. 47.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hinesville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $196,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,212 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $60,028 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 47.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Hinesville
| People | Hinesville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.7% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 22.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Hinesville
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 41.1°F. About 51.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 21 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hinesville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 9, 1998 about 4.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 38 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 3, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 4, 2012.
Severe weather in Liberty County since 1996
Liberty County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Liberty County
Liberty County had 19,816 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,607 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Hinesville itself the ACS puts it at 8.5%.
Public schools in Hinesville
10 public schools with 9,304 students, about 17.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Institute | 9-12 | 1,888 | 20.3 |
| Liberty County High School | 9-12 | 1,163 | 17.4 |
| Button Gwinnett Elementary School | PK-5 | 983 | 24.6 |
| Snelson-Golden Middle School | 6-8 | 860 | 16.2 |
| Waldo Pafford Elementary School | K-5 | 835 | 18.6 |
| Lewis Frasier Middle School | 6-8 | 795 | 16.2 |
| Joseph Martin Elementary School | K-5 | 785 | 17.1 |
| Frank Long Elementary School | K-5 | 708 | 14.4 |
| Taylors Creek Elementary School | K-5 | 690 | 15.0 |
| Lyman Hall Elementary School | K-5 | 597 | 17.1 |
Towns near Hinesville
- Walthourville, GA3.7 mi · 3,680 people · home $158,700
- Fort Stewart, GA4.0 mi · 8,821 people · home —
- Richmond Hill, GA18.3 mi · 16,633 people · home $313,400
- Buckhead, GA20.6 mi · 4,441 people · home $466,100
- Glennville, GA20.6 mi · 3,834 people · home $203,600
- Pembroke, GA22.3 mi · 2,513 people · home $200,800
- Jesup, GA23.2 mi · 9,809 people · home $158,500
- Georgetown, GA24.7 mi · 11,916 people · home $274,900
Hinesville questions
Is Hinesville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hinesville scores better for retirees than 8% of Georgia towns and quieter than 6%. 8.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.9).
How much does a house cost in Hinesville?
The median owner-occupied home in Hinesville is valued at $196,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,028, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,212 a month.
What is the weather like in Hinesville?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 41.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Hinesville get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hinesville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 9, 1998. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)