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Waycross, GA

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History lives at the Headwaters of the Okefenokee

Small Town Rural Historic Nature Outdoors Medical Healthcare

Waycross is a small and fairly secluded city in southeastern Georgia, located about sixty miles inland from Brunswick and eighty miles northwest of Jacksonville. The city is well known for its beautifully preserved historic buildings, with the Downtown Waycross Historic District in particular housing a gorgeous collective of vintage homes and buildings still in active use.

Waycross is a major healthcare hub for the area, with hundreds of locals employed at the city’s Satilla Regional Medical Center just a few blocks northeast of Downtown. Just minutes south of the city, the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge offers one of Georgia’s most pristine natural environments, providing endless opportunities for outdoor exploration.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Waycross, GA is $479 for a studio, $591 for one bedroom, $760 for two bedrooms, and $853 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waycross has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$591/month
512 Sq Ft
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Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

42

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

Waresboro Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

443 Students

7
out of 10

Ruskin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

379 Students

7
out of 10

Williams Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

426 Students

6
out of 10

Wacona Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

937 Students

5
out of 10

Center Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

480 Students

5
out of 10

Waycross Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

583 Students

6
out of 10

Ware County Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

783 Students

5
out of 10

Ware County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,589 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Laura S. Walker State Park

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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.