Cost of Living in Randolph County, Georgia

$554/mo

Median Monthly Rent

$90,900

Median Home Value

40% below state averageUnaffordable

At a Glance

Median Monthly Rent

$554/mo

40% below state average

Median Home Value

$90,900

68% 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 Randolph County Compares

Median monthly rent comparison

Randolph County$554/mo

Georgia Average$927/mo

National Median$1,163/mo

Detailed Housing Stats

$554/mo

Median Gross Rent

$90,900

Median Home Value

$635/mo

Monthly Owner Cost

33.0%

Rent-to-Income Ratio

Data Story

About Cost of Living in Randolph County, Georgia

Randolph faces critical affordability crisis

At 26.1%, Randolph County's rent-to-income ratio represents one of America's most severe affordability crises, with residents earning just $25,425—roughly a third of the national $74,755 median. Even at $554 monthly rent—Georgia's lowest—the ratio devours more than a quarter of household income.

Randolph's deepest affordability hole

Randolph County's 26.1% rent-to-income ratio ranks worst in Georgia, surpassing even Quitman (23.9%) by 2.2 percentage points. With the state's lowest median household income at $25,425, Randolph residents face an insurmountable affordability gap despite paying Georgia's lowest rents.

Randolph's crisis eclipses all peers

Randolph's 26.1% ratio shatters every neighbor—Quitman (23.9%), Pulaski (19.9%), Polk (18.9%), Pierce (16.8%), and Pike (15.1%)—by dangerous margins. Even with $554 rents, Randolph's income collapse ($25,425) creates the region's most severe housing affordability emergency.

Income crisis defines Randolph

Randolph residents earning just $25,425 dedicate 26.1% to $554 rent, while homeowners pay $635 on $90,900 median homes. The catastrophic income gap—60% below the state median—makes affordable housing irrelevant; even rock-bottom rents consume unsustainable income shares.

Randolph unsuitable for most relocators

Only relocate to Randolph if your income dramatically exceeds the county's $25,425 median, and even then, question whether other Georgia counties offer better opportunity. At 26.1% rent-to-income, this is America's most unaffordable county in this peer group—compare everywhere else first.

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See how your income compares to housing costs in Randolph County

Your Annual Household Income

Rent Burden

26.1%

of gross income

Max Housing (28% Rule)

$593

per month

Owner Cost Burden

30.0%

of gross income

The median home in Randolph County may be a stretch

Median home value is $90,900. Estimated monthly cost: $726 vs. your max of $593.

Rent Affordability Guide

Your rent-to-income ratio26.1%

Recommended max30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Randolph County, Georgia has a median monthly rent of $554/mo and a median home value of $90,900. The affordability rating is Unaffordable, with rent making up approximately 33.0% of median household income.

What is the median rent in Randolph County?

The median gross rent in Randolph County is $554/mo. This is 40% below state average for Georgia.

Is Randolph County affordable?

Randolph 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 Randolph County's rent compare to the state average?

Randolph County's median rent of $554/mo is 40% below state average of $927/mo for Georgia.

What is the median home value in Randolph County?

The median home value in Randolph County, Georgia is $90,900. This is 68% below the national median home value of $281,900.