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Cost of Living in Douglasville, GA

Population 37,536 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,582
Median home value$359,200
Median household income$79,107

The median rent in Douglasville, GA is $1,582/month, 14% higher than the Georgia median and 12% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $359,200, 8% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $79,107 a year, 2% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 24.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $63,280/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,816/mo

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Douglasville vs. Georgia vs. U.S.

DouglasvilleGeorgiaU.S.
Median rent$1,582$1,393$1,413
Median home value$359,200$303,300$332,700
Median household income$79,107$77,353$80,734
Homeownership rate48.3%65.7%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher35.2%34.9%35.7%
Poverty rate10.7%13.4%12.5%
Unemployment rate6.0%5.1%5.2%
Work from home17.0%15.9%15.1%
Median age36.237.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Douglasville, GA?

The median gross rent in Douglasville, GA is $1,582 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Douglasville, GA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $63,280 a year in gross income.

Is Douglasville, GA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 12% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.5 times the median household income.

Other cities in Georgia

Atlanta, GARent $1,711 · Income $85,652Columbus, GARent $1,106 · Income $58,073Augusta-Richmond County, GARent $1,142 · Income $55,485Macon-Bibb County, GARent $1,066 · Income $51,234Savannah, GARent $1,382 · Income $57,137Athens-Clarke County, GARent $1,219 · Income $52,974

Cities with a similar cost of living

Portland, MERent $1,577 · Income $79,540Stockton, CARent $1,577 · Income $79,907Gresham, ORRent $1,586 · Income $77,795Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government, TNRent $1,586 · Income $77,371Garner, NCRent $1,549 · Income $78,756Arden-Arcade, CARent $1,588 · Income $77,321

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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