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Jesup, GA is a great place to live with its affordable two bedroom rates of $760 compared to the national average of $1,430. The grocery cost index in Jesup is 95 compared to the US which stands at 100, making groceries much more affordable than other cities. This city offers many local companies and amenities such as Jesup Hardware, Jodeco Auto Mart, Walgreens Pharmacy, and Stars & Stripes Cinemas. For outdoor activities, there are several parks such as Pine Forest Park and Antioch Park. For those who enjoy shopping, there are plenty of stores located near downtown including Jesup Towne Center Mall and various antique shops. Furthermore, you can find delicious restaurants around town such as Joe's BBQ Shack or La Cabana Mexican restaurant. With so many great options here in Jesup, GA it is an ideal place to live!

Jesup has an unemployment rate of 3.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Jesup has seen the job market increase by 1.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 25.7%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Jesup
- The Sales Tax Rate for Jesup is 8.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Jesup is 6.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Jesup
- The average income of a Jesup resident is $15,678 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Jesup resident is $49,315 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyJesup, GeorgiaUnited States
  3.86
  -1.4%-6.2%
  25.7%33.5%
  8.0%6.2%
  5.8%4.6%
  $25,636$37,638
  $49,315$69,021
  $62,165$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.0%1.2%
  0.9%0.5%
  9.2%6.8%
  10.7%10.0%
  0.1%2.5%
  13.3%11.0%
  4.8%4.8%
  1.2%0.8%
  0.8%1.9%
  0.4%4.7%
  0.6%1.9%
  4.1%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.5%4.2%
  15.6%9.3%
  10.8%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  9.1%7.0%
  6.3%4.8%
  7.8%4.7%
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Over 13 years ago

I have lived in Jesup for several years but have lived near Wayne County for almost 30 years. Jesup isn't the place for families, there is no economic development,  More

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Over 14 years ago

My review of Wayne County since I have lived here my whole life is that as a community we have the lowest job unemployment rate and spending costs are not what they  More

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Over 17 years ago

The weather in Jesup, GA can be unpredictable. Known for it's long droughts, this spring and summer saw record rainfalls. In fact, in the city recently, they received 6  More

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