Cost of Living in Pickens County, GA

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

Median Income

$72,558

Median Rent

$990/mo

Median Home

$263,200

Affordability

384

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,331
Property Tax$154
Insurance$88

Total Monthly$1,573
% of Income26%

Renting

Median Rent$990
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,015
% of Income16.4%

Living in Pickens County, Georgia

Pickens County has a median household income of $72,558 with housing costs that represent 26% 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.