Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Boulevard Cafe
Coffee Shop
Mallery St Cafe
Coffee Shop
Palmers Village Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) F
Island Cinemas
Cinema
Island Sound
Theatre Arts
Glynn Visual Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Boathouse
Museum
World War II Home Front Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Attraction
Saint Simons Island Lighthouse Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (10) F
Zaxby's
Fast Food
19th Hole Package Store
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Murphey's Tavern
Bar
Rafters
Bar
St. Simons Sweets
Sweets
Fuse
Sweets
Fitness (4) F
The Club
Gym
Crossfit St Simons
Gym
Sea palms gym
Gym
St. Simons Casino Building
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Sandy Bottom Bagels
Bakery
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Parks (17) C-
Devonwood Greenspace
Park
Wildlife Drive
Park
Twitty Park
Park
The John Gilbert Nature Trail at Frederica Marsh
Park
Epworth Park
Park
Bloody Marsh Site
Park
Gascoigne Bluff Park
Park
Demere Park
Park
Coast Guard/East Beach
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Massingale Park
Park
Mallery Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Neptune Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (30) F
Shops at Sea Island
Mall
Ruby Nails
Beauty
Uberzoot
Hairdresser
J Kris & Co Salon
Hairdresser
Serendipity Spa
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Pro Nails
Beauty
Ace Garden Center
Home Improvement
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Ocean Motion
Clothing
Island Dog
Pets
St. Simons Beachwear
Clothing
Hope's
Clothing
Meo's Suite
Clothing
Two Brothers Bike Shop
Bicycle
Beach Bum Co
Gift Shop
Dutchman Designs
Furniture
JC Strother Co.
Home Improvement
Nature Gifts
Fashion
Beachview Books
Books
Frederica Station
Gift Shop
Waterfront Gifts
Gift Shop
St. Simons Memories
Gift Shop
Go Fish
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in St. Simons.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in St. Simons is 122/100 - which is 31% higher than Georgia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C+
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crime A+

St. Simons crime rates are 784 per 100k, which is 62% lower than Georgia
Property Crime
644 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
140 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A+

The median income in St. Simons is $90,408 - which is 77% higher than Georgia.
Med. Household Income
$90,408
A+
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
A+
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Glynn County Fire Station NO.4
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Saint Simons By-The-Sea
Hospital
Fire station 2
Fire Station
Immediate Care
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

St. Simons home prices are $377,800 - which is 148% higher than Georgia
Home Price
$377,800
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9%
B+
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio)
D
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schools A-

The St. Simons graduation rate is 93% - which is 15% higher than Georgia
School Test Scores
71%
B-
High School Grad. Rates
93%
A+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Frederica Academy
St. Simons Elementary School
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Frederica Academy
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ratings A-

St. Simons has an overall rating of 77% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes
A+
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St. Simons Area Facts

  • St. Simons has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered excellent
  • St. Simons crime rates are 62% lower than the Georgia average
  • Cost of living in St. Simons is 31% higher than the Georgia average
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St Simmons, A Jewel Of Coastal GA 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) St. Simons is a beautiful coastal town against the Fancy Bluff Creek, Saint Simons Sound, and the Atlantic. It's just below Sea Island and Little St. Simons Island, and is part of a great tourist area.

Oak trees, pine trees, and Spanish moss are everywhere. Although this is a
...Read More quiet tourist destination for many people, it used to be a lumber hotspot that supplied timber for military use, with the USS Constitution and a few other ships being made of wood from the area.

While living in St. Simmons you can experience a bit of Geechee culture in the area, but the island's river and sea coastal features are much more prominent. It's not as culturally-active as the Charleston historical centers or other northern sea islands, but you can still have a tour of old cultural centers and get a bit of sweetgrass basket shopping done.

If you're looking for Creek Nation information, this area is also a part of the old Native nation land and still has a few natives who know their way around their history in a non-exploitative, helpful way.

The best areas in St. Simmons are around Kings Terrace near Saint Simmons Sound and the Glynn Haven area with all of its amazing restaurants. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in St. Simons? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Devonwood Greenspace
      Wildlife Drive
      Twitty Park
      The John Gilbert Nature Trail at Frederica Marsh
      Epworth Park
      Bloody Marsh Site
      Gascoigne Bluff Park
      Demere Park

      Entertainment

      Island Cinemas
      Island Sound
      Glynn Visual Arts Center
      Boathouse
      World War II Home Front Museum
      Unknown Name
      Saint Simons Island Lighthouse Museum

      Food & Drink

      Zaxby's
      19th Hole Package Store
      McDonald's
      Chick-fil-A
      Burger King
      Subway
      Murphey's Tavern
      Rafters

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in St. Simons? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in St. Simons.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is St. Simons a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Saint Simons By-The-Sea

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Immediate Care