Statesboro, Georgia, gets a shoutout in the popular blues song recorded by, among others, the Allman Brothers Band, but the growing city of 33,000 is singing a different tune these days. Education, including Georgia Southern University, brings many residents to town, and it's not uncommon for alumni to stick around after graduation. Job opportunities are also a big driver in town: The university and the public school district serve as major employers, as well as the local medical center and companies like Walmart and Frito Lay. Situated about 50 miles from Savannah, the county seat of Bulloch County has seen a steady growth over the years. “It is growing, but it’s not a fast growth,” says Jean Ricketts, an associate broker with RE/Max Eagle Creek Realty who has lived in the area for over 20 years. “It’s not as big as Atlanta or Macon. It’s a smaller town, but it is growing.”
Residents of Statesboro enjoy visiting the revitalized downtown area.
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Homes lower than the national median
Statesboro has stretches of rural roads in a forested landscape along the outskirts, while neighborhoods closer to the city center are clustered with single-family homes on sidewalked streets. Traditional ranchers built in the 1970s are common in most neighborhoods, but there are also a number of homes built in the early 2000s and even newer builds. The median listing price for homes is around $257,000, which is lower than the national figure. “We’re seeing some growth, but interest rates haven’t moved a whole lot, so it’s been slow in the past couple of months,” Ricketts says. “You still have your older houses but there’s a lot of new construction.”
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Georgia Southern University is Statesboro's flagship university
Statesboro is zoned to Bulloch County Schools, which has a B-plus overall grade on Niche. The school district has over 11,200 students in its 15 schools. Students looking to enroll at Georgia Southern University, East Georgia State College or Ogeechee Technical College can take dual-enrollment courses through the county schools. Georgia Southern is the city's flagship university, offering over 150 bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs.
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Downtown Statesboro
Downtown Statesboro centers on Main Street, home to many of the city's small businesses, local shops and restaurants. North Main Street and its surrounding streets have everything from soul food spots to steakhouses and Mexican fare, with some chain restaurants mixed in. The Downtown Statesboro Development Authority created a master plan for the downtown area, which includes bringing in more small businesses and creating more housing. The Statesboro Mall, on the eastern side of the city, has an array of big-box retailers and chain eateries.
Downtown Statesboro has wide brick sidewalks.
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Gamedays at Georgia Southern
In addition to gamedays at Georgia Southern University, Statesboro hosts several events throughout the year. The Statesboro Main Street Farmers Market runs from the springtime until fall, with local growers and farmers selling fresh produce and food. For day-to-day entertainment, there are museums and the Center for Art and Theatre on Georgia Southern's campus.
Spending the day outdoors or on the greens
Outside of the city and suburban parts of Statesboro, much of the city is forested, and the municipal parks take advantage of the natural greenspaces. From small neighborhood pocket parks to larger municipal parks like the Mill Creek Regional Park, residents are often a short drive or walk away from a day outdoors. In addition to the city's parks, there are several golf courses and country clubs in and around town. Residents looking to spend the day on the beach can head to Hilton Head Island, which is about 87 miles away.
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Statesboro Area Transit and getting to Savannah
Statesboro's public transportation system, the Statesboro Area Transit, has over 30 stops around the city. Traveling outside of town is easy, with access to U.S. 80 highway and Interstate 16, both of which lead to Savannah. Augusta is about 80 miles north.
Crime in Statesboro
According to the Statesboro Police Department, the city saw a rise in violent crime in 2023 compared to 2022. There was a slight decrease in burglaries but an overall rise in property crime.
Statesboro has hot and humid summers, while winters are usually short and occasionally cold. The area has a risk of hurricanes, the most recent being Hurricane Helen, which caused property damage and power outages.
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Statesboro Housing Trends
On average, homes in Statesboro, GA sell after 1 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Statesboro, GA over the last 12 months is $284,900.
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