The Town FilesKingsland, Georgia
City in Camden County · population 18,337 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $251,400
- Household income
- $77,944
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 33.9
Kingsland is a city of 18,337 people in Camden County, Georgia. The median home is worth $251,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 74% of Georgia towns.
How Kingsland 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 Kingsland is worth $251,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $77,944, which is more affordable than 57% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,275 a month. 67.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kingsland | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $251,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,275 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $77,944 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 67.3% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kingsland
| People | Kingsland | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 16.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in Kingsland
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 38.0°F. About 54.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kingsland since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 7, 2022 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 7, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on January 4, 2023.
Severe weather in Camden County since 1996
Camden County has been included in 21 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 |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Camden County
Camden County had 15,883 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,858 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Kingsland itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Kingsland
5 public schools with 5,422 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County High School | 9-12 | 2,776 | 15.5 |
| Camden Middle School | 6-8 | 1,057 | 12.7 |
| Matilda Harris Elementary School | PK-5 | 682 | 14.5 |
| David L Rainer Elementary School | PK-5 | 539 | 14.6 |
| Kingsland Elementary School | PK-5 | 368 | 13.6 |
Towns near Kingsland
- Folkston, GA12.8 mi · 4,464 people · home $78,100
- Hilliard, FL13.5 mi · 2,967 people · home $239,500
- St. Marys, GA14.0 mi · 18,256 people · home $312,300
- Yulee, FL19.6 mi · 14,195 people · home $302,500
- Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL23.2 mi · 5,561 people · home $253,000
- Fernandina Beach, FL24.1 mi · 13,052 people · home $555,400
- Brunswick, GA27.7 mi · 15,210 people · home $155,900
- Dock Junction, GA29.5 mi · 8,266 people · home $143,700
Kingsland questions
Is Kingsland, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kingsland scores better for retirees than 37% of Georgia towns and quieter than 36%. 11.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.9).
How much does a house cost in Kingsland?
The median owner-occupied home in Kingsland is valued at $251,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,944, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,275 a month.
What is the weather like in Kingsland?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 38.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Kingsland get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kingsland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 7, 2022. 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)