Cost of Living in Walker County, GA

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

Median Income

$52,276

Median Rent

$847/mo

Median Home

$149,600

Affordability

478

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$756
Property Tax$105
Insurance$50

Total Monthly$911
% of Income20.9%

Renting

Median Rent$847
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$872
% of Income19.4%

Living in Walker County, Georgia

Walker County has a median household income of $52,276 with housing costs that represent 20.9% of income for owners and 19.4% 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.