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Tifton, GA

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Bask in the agricultural roots of the Friendly City

Suburban Rural Historic Diverse Welcoming Accessible Affordable College Town Agricultural Convenient

Nicknamed “The Friendly City,” Tifton is known for its Southern hospitality and deep agricultural roots. Tifton is home to the Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village, an expansive living history museum depicting life in the 19th century. Numerous farms surround Tifton, keeping the agricultural tradition alive in and near the small city.

Several college campuses are located in Tifton, including Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Southern Regional Technical College, and the University of Georgia Tifton. Shopping opportunities are plentiful in Tifton, with the Tifton Mall, Historic Downtown Tifton, and numerous shopping centers offering a variety of retail options. Commuting and traveling from Tifton is easy with access to I-75, U.S. 82, U.S. 319, and U.S. 41. Destinations like Atlanta and Jacksonville, Florida are each less than a three-hour drive from Tifton as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Tifton, GA is $733 for a studio, $869 for one bedroom, $1,027 for two bedrooms, and $1,227 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tifton has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$869/month
710 Sq Ft
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Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

G. O. Bailey Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

564 Students

7
out of 10

Charles Spencer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

393 Students

6
out of 10

Annie Belle Clark Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

804 Students

5
out of 10

Len Lastinger Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

466 Students

5
out of 10

Matt Wilson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

414 Students

4
out of 10

Eighth Street Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

958 Students

6
out of 10

Northeast Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

703 Students

4
out of 10

Tift County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,273 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Georgia Museum of Agriculture & Historic Village

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.