Cost of Living in Clayton County, Georgia

$1,307/mo

Median Monthly Rent

$194,500

Median Home Value

41% above state averageUnaffordable

At a Glance

Median Monthly Rent

$1,307/mo

41% above state average

Median Home Value

$194,500

31% below national

Rent-to-Income Ratio

33.0%

% of income spent on rent

Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)

Affordability Rating

Unaffordable

Rent over 50% of income

How Clayton County Compares

Median monthly rent comparison

Clayton County$1,307/mo

Georgia Average$927/mo

National Median$1,163/mo

Detailed Housing Stats

$1,307/mo

Median Gross Rent

$194,500

Median Home Value

$1,163/mo

Monthly Owner Cost

33.0%

Rent-to-Income Ratio

Data Story

About Cost of Living in Clayton County, Georgia

Clayton's affordability crisis mirrors nation

Clayton County's 26.8% rent-to-income ratio matches the worst U.S. markets, far exceeding the national average of roughly 21%. With median household income of $58,507 and rents of $1,307, residents dedicate nearly one-third of earnings to housing.

Clayton ranks among Georgia's least affordable

Clayton's 26.8% rent-to-income ratio ranks among Georgia's worst, exceeding the state average of 18.6% by over 8 percentage points. Median rent of $1,307 runs $380 above Georgia's average, compounding affordability pressures on metro Atlanta's south side.

Clayton's south Atlanta housing squeeze

Clayton renters pay $1,307 monthly—more than Clarke ($1,162) and nearly matching Chattahoochee ($1,235)—while earning less than both. The $194,500 median home value offers slightly lower entry points than Chatham ($273,300), but the affordability gap remains severe.

Renters bear Atlanta's affordability crisis

Renters spend 26.8% of income on housing while homeowners pay 23.8%, both well above comfortable thresholds. The median home value of $194,500 sits oddly high relative to median income, pushing homeownership out of reach for most renters.

Clayton demands high earners or patience.

Unless you earn significantly above Clayton's $58,507 median, this south Atlanta county poses real affordability challenges. Consider further south toward rural Georgia, or plan aggressive saving to bridge the gap between current rents and homeownership here.

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Your Annual Household Income

Rent Burden

26.8%

of gross income

Max Housing (28% Rule)

$1,365

per month

Owner Cost Burden

23.9%

of gross income

The median home in Clayton County may be a stretch

Median home value is $194,500. Estimated monthly cost: $1,553 vs. your max of $1,365.

Rent Affordability Guide

Your rent-to-income ratio26.8%

Recommended max30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Clayton County, Georgia?

Clayton County, Georgia has a median monthly rent of $1,307/mo and a median home value of $194,500. The affordability rating is Unaffordable, with rent making up approximately 33.0% of median household income.

What is the median rent in Clayton County?

The median gross rent in Clayton County is $1,307/mo. This is 41% above state average for Georgia.

Is Clayton County affordable?

Clayton County is rated Unaffordable based on rent-to-income ratio of 33.0%. Spending over 50% of income on rent is generally considered unaffordable.

How does Clayton County's rent compare to the state average?

Clayton County's median rent of $1,307/mo is 41% above state average of $927/mo for Georgia.

What is the median home value in Clayton County?

The median home value in Clayton County, Georgia is $194,500. This is 31% below the national median home value of $281,900.