Cost of Living in Dougherty County, GA

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

Median Income

$45,640

Median Rent

$898/mo

Median Home

$119,100

Affordability

485

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$602
Property Tax$143
Insurance$40

Total Monthly$785
% of Income20.6%

Renting

Median Rent$898
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$923
% of Income23.6%

Living in Dougherty County, Georgia

Dougherty County has a median household income of $45,640 with housing costs that represent 20.6% of income for owners and 23.6% 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.