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A town of 2,740. A typical home worth about $353K.
Population
2,740
+35.9% since 2010
Typical home
$353K
−1.6% in a year
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
31.1
years
Jobs based here
292
A commuter town
What makes Guyton stand out
The 3 things Guyton does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Guyton has grown 35.9% since 2010
1,684 people in 2010; 2,740 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Guyton’s report card
Now in Guyton
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Weather
Forecast →69°
Fog/Mist
H 88° · L 67°
Local news
All →- SEHS vs Richmond Hill - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/29/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- SEHS vs Glynn Academy - Girls Varsity Flag Football 10/27/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
- SEHS vs Effingham Co. - Girls Junior Varsity Flag Football 10/29/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Guyton. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Guyton home is worth about $353K
The typical Guyton home is worth about $353,000, down 1.6% in a year, 7% above the Georgia typical home.
$353KZillow home value
Typical home value
Guyton$353K
Georgia$331K
Market temperature
117
days on market
97.1%
sale-to-list price
−1.6%
value change, 1 year
9
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Guyton’s public schools outperform 89% of Georgia districts
The public schools Guyton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 89% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guyton Elementary School | PK–5 | 800 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within GA on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Health
Healthier than 39% of U.S. towns
Guyton beats the Georgia average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Georgia
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Guyton | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.3% | 6.1% |
Effingham Health System
4.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
61st
percentile among GA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Guyton
Most working residents leave Guyton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Savannah (21%), Pooler (7%) and Springfield (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Guyton1%
Savannah21%
Pooler7%
Springfield5%
Garden City4%
22 mi
median commute distance
292
jobs based in Guyton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Guyton has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter40–63°
Spring53–78°
Summer71–91°
Fall56–78°
Nov 21
typical first frost
Mar 7
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Guyton
Guyton's reported crime rate is well below Georgia's. 4 violent crimes were reported in 2022.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Guyton1.4
Georgia3.9
U.S.4
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Guyton2.5
Georgia17.5
U.S.20
4
violent crimes reported in 2022
7
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Outdoors
0.2% of Guyton is conserved land
0.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
0.2%conserved
0.2%
conserved · 6 of 2,466 acres
0.7 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Guyton Community ball fields | — | 11 |
| 2. Guyton Pilgrim Methodist Walk Trail | — | 6 |
| 3. Guyton Community Playground | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Guyton for work
Where Guyton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
292jobs based in Guyton
1%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Guyton on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Guyton
3 notable people were born in Guyton.
About Guyton
City in Georgia, United States
Guyton is a city in Effingham County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,289 at the 2020 census, up from 1,684 in 2010. Guyton is located 28 miles (45 km) northwest of downtown Savannah, and is part of the Savannah metropolitan statistical area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 2,289
- Area
- 3.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 95 ft
- ZIP code
- 31312
- Area code
- 912
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