Cost of Living in Lamar County, GA

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

Median Income

$64,966

Median Rent

$888/mo

Median Home

$177,000

Affordability

491

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$895
Property Tax$149
Insurance$59

Total Monthly$1,103
% of Income20.4%

Renting

Median Rent$888
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$913
% of Income16.4%

Living in Lamar County, Georgia

Lamar County has a median household income of $64,966 with housing costs that represent 20.4% of income for owners and 16.4% 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.