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Cost of Living in Gilmer County, GA

Population 32,426 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$998
Median home value$314,000
Median household income$74,499

The median rent in Gilmer County, GA is $998/month, 28% lower than the Georgia median and 29% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $314,000, 6% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $74,499 a year, 4% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $39,920/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.2×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,588/mo

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Gilmer County vs. Georgia vs. U.S.

Gilmer CountyGeorgiaU.S.
Median rent$998$1,393$1,413
Median home value$314,000$303,300$332,700
Median household income$74,499$77,353$80,734
Homeownership rate80.7%65.7%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher24.9%34.9%35.7%
Poverty rate16.0%13.4%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.7%5.1%5.2%
Work from home9.2%15.9%15.1%
Median age50.037.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Gilmer County, GA?

The median gross rent in Gilmer County, GA is $998 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $39,920 a year in gross income.

Is Gilmer County, GA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 29% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.2 times the median household income.

Other counties in Georgia

Fulton County, GARent $1,732 · Income $95,292Gwinnett County, GARent $1,810 · Income $87,890Cobb County, GARent $1,730 · Income $102,738DeKalb County, GARent $1,692 · Income $80,644Chatham County, GARent $1,471 · Income $71,097Clayton County, GARent $1,433 · Income $59,806

Counties with a similar cost of living

Morrow County, ORRent $995 · Income $75,448Benton County, MNRent $982 · Income $74,410Dunn County, WIRent $985 · Income $74,824Tipton County, TNRent $1,013 · Income $74,127Dickson County, TNRent $1,015 · Income $75,003Sangamon County, ILRent $983 · Income $75,357

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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