Cost of Living in Jeff Davis County, Georgia
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Jeff Davis County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Jeff Davis County ranks #1,936 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 38%)
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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Affordability Verdict
Jeff Davis County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $674/month — about 19.8% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Jeff Davis County pay $674/month on average, compared to $538/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 20%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $26,960/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $23,057/year. With a median household income of $40,879, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 25.0% of renter households in Jeff Davis County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Georgia, Jeff Davis County is less affordable than Terrell County by roughly 7% ($674/mo vs $727/mo).
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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.
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