Cost of Living in Cherokee County, GA

What does it cost to live in Cherokee County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$100,824

Median Rent

$1,580/mo

Median Home

$358,400

Affordability

392

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,812
Property Tax$212
Insurance$119

Total Monthly$2,143
% of Income25.5%

Renting

Median Rent$1,580
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,605
% of Income18.8%

Living in Cherokee County, Georgia

Cherokee County has a median household income of $100,824 with housing costs that represent 25.5% of income for owners and 18.8% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.