Cost of Living in Wilkes County, GA

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

Median Income

$51,780

Median Rent

$777/mo

Median Home

$92,500

Affordability

722

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$468
Property Tax$99
Insurance$31

Total Monthly$598
% of Income13.9%

Renting

Median Rent$777
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$802
% of Income18%

Living in Wilkes County, Georgia

Wilkes County has a median household income of $51,780 with housing costs that represent 13.9% of income for owners and 18% 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.