Cost of Living in Webster County, Georgia

$663/mo

Median Monthly Rent

$92,200

Median Home Value

28% below state averageUnaffordable

At a Glance

Median Monthly Rent

$663/mo

28% below state average

Median Home Value

$92,200

67% below national

Rent-to-Income Ratio

15.0%

% 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 Webster County Compares

Median monthly rent comparison

Webster County$663/mo

Georgia Average$927/mo

National Median$1,163/mo

Detailed Housing Stats

$663/mo

Median Gross Rent

$92,200

Median Home Value

$501/mo

Monthly Owner Cost

15.0%

Rent-to-Income Ratio

Data Story

About Cost of Living in Webster County, Georgia

Webster's affordable rents suit tight budgets

Webster County renters spend 19.5% of income on rent, slightly above Georgia's state average, but earn just $40,764—the region's lowest median household income. At $663 monthly, Webster offers the region's second-lowest absolute rent, creating a relative value proposition for very low-income households.

Modest affordability in modest-income county

Webster County's 19.5% rent-to-income ratio ranks mid-pack statewide, but reflects the county's fundamental challenge: limited incomes ($40,764) leave renters with narrow financial margins despite low absolute rents. Affordability ratios alone mask the true economic strain.

Webster's rock-bottom rents attract low-income residents

Webster's $663 monthly rent ties with Warren County as the region's lowest, undercutting every peer except Warren by meaningful margins. The county's $92,200 median home value similarly anchors the region's affordability floor.

Limited income constrains housing choices

With the region's lowest median household income at $40,764, Webster County renters dedicate $663 monthly (19.5% of income) to rent, while homeowners budget $501 for mortgages. This leaves minimal income for other essentials, creating genuine economic vulnerability.

Webster serves only the most economically vulnerable

Webster County's rock-bottom rents and home prices make it nominally affordable, but the county's extremely limited incomes mean relocators must arrive with above-local earning prospects or existing savings. Without income above the county median, affordability gains evaporate into hardship.

Affordability Calculator

See how your income compares to housing costs in Webster County

Your Annual Household Income

Rent Burden

19.5%

of gross income

Max Housing (28% Rule)

$951

per month

Owner Cost Burden

14.7%

of gross income

You can likely afford the median home in Webster County

Median home value is $92,200. Estimated monthly cost: $736 vs. your max of $951.

Rent Affordability Guide

Your rent-to-income ratio19.5%

Recommended max30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Webster County, Georgia has a median monthly rent of $663/mo and a median home value of $92,200. The affordability rating is Unaffordable, with rent making up approximately 15.0% of median household income.

What is the median rent in Webster County?

The median gross rent in Webster County is $663/mo. This is 28% below state average for Georgia.

Is Webster County affordable?

Webster County is rated Unaffordable based on rent-to-income ratio of 15.0%. Spending over 50% of income on rent is generally considered unaffordable.

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

Webster County's median rent of $663/mo is 28% below state average of $927/mo for Georgia.

What is the median home value in Webster County?

The median home value in Webster County, Georgia is $92,200. This is 67% below the national median home value of $281,900.