Cost of Living in Jeff Davis County, Georgia

$674/mo

Median Monthly Rent

$109,300

Median Home Value

27% below state averageUnaffordable

At a Glance

Median Monthly Rent

$674/mo

27% below state average

Median Home Value

$109,300

61% below national

Rent-to-Income Ratio

25.0%

% 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 Jeff Davis County Compares

Median monthly rent comparison

Jeff Davis County$674/mo

Georgia Average$927/mo

National Median$1,163/mo

Detailed Housing Stats

$674/mo

Median Gross Rent

$109,300

Median Home Value

$538/mo

Monthly Owner Cost

25.0%

Rent-to-Income Ratio

Data Story

About Cost of Living in Jeff Davis County, Georgia

Jeff Davis offers deepest affordability at cost

Jeff Davis County's rent-to-income ratio of 19.8% matches Jasper County's rate despite the lowest median household income in this analysis at $40,879—36% below the national average. At $674 monthly rent, Jeff Davis delivers the lowest absolute housing costs, though renters here face the tightest relative budgets.

Georgia's cheapest rents, tightest budgets

Jeff Davis County's $674 median rent ranks lowest across all eight counties, running 27% below Georgia's state average of $927. However, its 19.8% rent-to-income ratio equals Jasper County's, indicating that bargain rents don't translate to easy affordability for low-income households here.

Rural extreme in regional housing market

Jeff Davis County's $674 median rent runs 17% below Irwin County's $824 and 21% below Hart County's $814, creating the deepest rural affordability band. This pricing reflects Jeff Davis's most remote location and limited proximity to metro employment centers.

Jeff Davis's housing crisis despite low rents

Despite paying just $674 monthly rent—the county's lowest—Jeff Davis renters earning the median $40,879 still allocate 19.8% of income to housing, leaving just $667 monthly for all other expenses. Homeowners invest $538 monthly into mortgages on homes valued at $109,300, the lowest median home value in this analysis.

Affordability for the most budget-conscious

Jeff Davis County delivers Georgia's cheapest rents at $674 monthly, but the county's very-low median income of $40,879 means affordability is relative. This county suits only relocators comfortable with rural isolation and extremely tight household budgets.

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See how your income compares to housing costs in Jeff Davis County

Your Annual Household Income

Rent Burden

19.8%

of gross income

Max Housing (28% Rule)

$954

per month

Owner Cost Burden

15.8%

of gross income

You can likely afford the median home in Jeff Davis County

Median home value is $109,300. Estimated monthly cost: $873 vs. your max of $954.

Rent Affordability Guide

Your rent-to-income ratio19.8%

Recommended max30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Jeff Davis County, Georgia?

Jeff Davis County, Georgia has a median monthly rent of $674/mo and a median home value of $109,300. The affordability rating is Unaffordable, with rent making up approximately 25.0% of median household income.

What is the median rent in Jeff Davis County?

The median gross rent in Jeff Davis County is $674/mo. This is 27% below state average for Georgia.

Is Jeff Davis County affordable?

Jeff Davis County is rated Unaffordable based on rent-to-income ratio of 25.0%. Spending over 50% of income on rent is generally considered unaffordable.

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

Jeff Davis County's median rent of $674/mo is 27% below state average of $927/mo for Georgia.

What is the median home value in Jeff Davis County?

The median home value in Jeff Davis County, Georgia is $109,300. This is 61% below the national median home value of $281,900.