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Cost of Living in Harris County, GA

Population 36,086 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,048
Median home value$302,800
Median household income$97,302

The median rent in Harris County, GA is $1,048/month, 25% lower than the Georgia median and 26% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $302,800, 9% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $97,302 a year, 26% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 12.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $41,920/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,531/mo

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Harris County vs. Georgia vs. U.S.

Harris CountyGeorgiaU.S.
Median rent$1,048$1,393$1,413
Median home value$302,800$303,300$332,700
Median household income$97,302$77,353$80,734
Homeownership rate88.8%65.7%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher38.0%34.9%35.7%
Poverty rate9.0%13.4%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.9%5.1%5.2%
Work from home11.2%15.9%15.1%
Median age43.537.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Harris County, GA?

The median gross rent in Harris County, GA is $1,048 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $41,920 a year in gross income.

Is Harris County, GA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 26% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.1 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

Piatt County, ILRent $1,046 · Income $94,811Dodge County, MNRent $1,020 · Income $95,739Wilson County, TXRent $1,069 · Income $94,565Pierce County, WIRent $1,044 · Income $92,109Skamania County, WARent $1,068 · Income $93,265Monroe County, ILRent $1,042 · Income $102,880

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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