Cost of Living in Lee County, Georgia
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Lee County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Lee County ranks #2,343 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 25%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Lee County, Georgia
Lee County: affluent income enables premium affordability
Lee County residents earn $88,024—$13,269 above the national median of $74,755—and spend just 15.6% of income on $1,147 monthly rent, ranking among America's most affordable housing markets for upper-middle-class households. This county's wealth translates directly into housing comfort.
Lee County's income and affordability lead Georgia
Lee County's $88,024 median household income is the highest in this eight-county group and $13,269 above the Georgia state median, enabling a 15.6% rent-to-income ratio that beats the state's 18.6% average. Its $1,147 rent reflects premium properties and neighborhoods.
Lee's premium properties remain manageable for wealthy households
Lee County's $1,147 monthly rent is the highest in this eight-county cluster, yet its 15.6% ratio stays competitive because household incomes are also the highest at $88,024. The $226,900 median home value tops the region, catering to affluent relocators.
Affluence makes housing stress nearly disappear here
Renters spend just 15.6% of their $88,024 income on $1,147 monthly rent, while homeowners allocate 16.8% to $1,229 in mortgage payments—both remarkably sustainable ratios. Lee County residents enjoy genuine luxury: expensive housing on an even more expensive income.
Lee County for affluent buyers seeking Georgia living
If you're relocating with an $88,000+ household income or selling equity from a major market, Lee County's $226,900 median homes and 15.6% rent ratio deliver the Southeast's finest housing value for affluent relocators. This county is Georgia's most prestigious address.
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Affordability Verdict
Lee County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $1,147/month — about 15.6% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
The median rent in Lee County is $1,147/month, while owner costs run $1,229/month. Renting saves approximately $82/month.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $45,880/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $52,671/year. With a median household income of $88,024, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 23.0% of renter households in Lee County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Georgia, Lee County is less affordable than Bartow County by roughly 5% ($1,147/mo vs $1,202/mo).
Affordability Calculator
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Rent Burden
15.6%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$2,054
per month
Owner Cost Burden
16.8%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Lee County
Median home value is $226,900. Estimated monthly cost: $1,811 vs. your max of $2,054.
Rent Affordability Guide
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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