Cost of Living in Troup County, Georgia
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
These figures are county medians, not a personal budget. Use them to frame rent, ownership, and income tradeoffs, then account for household size, commute, financing, insurance, taxes, debt, and local availability before making a decision.
How Troup County Compares
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Affordability Rank
Troup County ranks #3,109 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 1%)
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About Cost of Living in Troup County, Georgia
Troup's rents strain household budgets
At 22.8%, Troup County's rent-to-income ratio stands 23.7% above Georgia's average and well above the national comfort zone, signaling affordability stress. The median rent of $1,044 monthly—the highest among the eight-county group—consumes an outsized share of the median household income of $54,905.
Georgia's least affordable in this group
Troup County ranks among the least affordable counties in Georgia for renters, with the 22.8% rent-to-income ratio placing it in the bottom quartile statewide. The median rent of $1,044 runs 12.6% above Georgia's state average of $927, creating genuine burden for renters.
Significantly pricier than rural peers
Troup County's $1,044 rent substantially exceeds all neighboring counties in this group, from Tift's $799 to Turner's $655—a 59% premium over the lowest. The median home value of $187,800 similarly outpaces most rural neighbors, positioning Troup as the region's urban anchor.
Nearly a quarter goes to rent alone
Troup County renters earning $54,905 annually dedicate $1,044 to housing, consuming 22.8% of gross income and leaving only $3,543 monthly for other needs. Homeowners commit $1,060 monthly to properties averaging $187,800, representing an even steeper 23.1% of household income.
Troup tests your relocation math carefully
If you're considering Troup County, verify your new income can comfortably support rents 47% above neighboring rural counties—the cost of urban amenities and employment. For budget-conscious relocators, nearby Toombs or Treutlen County offer dramatically lower housing burdens.
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Affordability Verdict
Troup County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $1,044/month — about 22.8% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
The median rent in Troup County is $1,044/month, while owner costs run $1,060/month. Renting saves approximately $16/month.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $41,760/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $45,429/year. With a median household income of $54,905, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 33.0% of renter households in Troup County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Georgia, Troup County is more affordable than Jasper County by roughly 6% ($1,044/mo vs $983/mo).
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Rent Burden
22.8%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,281
per month
Owner Cost Burden
23.2%
of gross income
The median home in Troup County may be a stretch
Median home value is $187,800. Estimated monthly cost: $1,499 vs. your max of $1,281.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). Data is informational only and is not personalized financial advice.
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