Cost of Living in Bulloch County, Georgia
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Bulloch County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Bulloch County ranks #2,753 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 12%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Bulloch County, Georgia
Bulloch balances affordability and income
Bulloch County residents spend 20.4% of household income on rent, slightly above Georgia's 18.6% state average but within a sustainable range. The county's $56,832 median household income trails the national average of $74,755 yet remains strong enough to support $968 monthly rents.
Bulloch ranks above Georgia's median affordability
At 20.4%, Bulloch's rent-to-income ratio exceeds Georgia's state average of 18.6%, placing it among the less affordable counties statewide. Rents of $968 monthly run slightly above Georgia's state average of $927, contributing to the affordability pressure.
Bulloch bridges affordable and premium markets
Bulloch's $968 rent sits between moderate-cost Bleckley ($765) and expensive Bibb ($1,026), with median home values at $191,600 placing it firmly in the middle of this regional cluster. The county offers significantly more affordable housing than Bryan County ($1,584 rent, $317,100 homes).
Balanced costs across rental and ownership
Renters pay $968 monthly while homeowners commit $912 to mortgages on median homes valued at $191,600. At $56,832 annual income, Bulloch households dedicate about 20% to housing costs, whether renting or buying.
Bulloch works for moderate-income relocators
Households earning $55,000 to $65,000 annually should evaluate Bulloch against more affordable Bleckley or pricier Bibb based on your specific income level. The county offers a reasonable middle ground between south Georgia's cheapest and most expensive housing markets.
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Affordability Verdict
Housing in Bulloch County is affordable. The median rent is $968/month against a median household income of $56,832, putting rent at 20.4% of income.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Bulloch County pay $968/month on average, compared to $912/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 6%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $38,720/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $39,086/year. With a median household income of $56,832, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 28.0% of renter households in Bulloch County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to Jones County where rent averages $917/month, Bulloch County is approximately 6% more expensive.
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Rent Burden
20.4%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,326
per month
Owner Cost Burden
19.3%
of gross income
The median home in Bulloch County may be a stretch
Median home value is $191,600. Estimated monthly cost: $1,530 vs. your max of $1,326.
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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