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Cost of Living in White County, GA

Population 28,810 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,032
Median home value$278,900
Median household income$70,666

The median rent in White County, GA is $1,032/month, 26% lower than the Georgia median and 27% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $278,900, 16% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $70,666 a year, 9% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.5%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $41,280/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,410/mo

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White County vs. Georgia vs. U.S.

White CountyGeorgiaU.S.
Median rent$1,032$1,393$1,413
Median home value$278,900$303,300$332,700
Median household income$70,666$77,353$80,734
Homeownership rate78.8%65.7%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher24.0%34.9%35.7%
Poverty rate12.4%13.4%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.8%5.1%5.2%
Work from home12.1%15.9%15.1%
Median age45.637.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in White County, GA?

The median gross rent in White County, GA is $1,032 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $41,280 a year in gross income.

Is White County, GA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 27% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.9 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

St. Clair County, MIRent $1,029 · Income $71,270Allen County, INRent $1,021 · Income $70,737Lancaster County, VARent $1,033 · Income $69,713Howard County, TXRent $1,034 · Income $69,649DeKalb County, ILRent $1,049 · Income $70,724Summit County, OHRent $1,026 · Income $71,622

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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