Cost of Living in Webster County, Georgia
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Webster County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Webster County ranks #251 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 8%)
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.
Cost of Living Advisory: Webster County
Affordability Verdict
Housing in Webster County is affordable. The median rent is $663/month against a median household income of $40,764, putting rent at 19.5% of income.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Webster County pay $663/month on average, compared to $501/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 24%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $26,520/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $21,471/year. With a median household income of $40,764, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 15.0% of renter households in Webster County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Georgia, Webster County is less affordable than Brantley County by roughly 7% ($663/mo vs $714/mo).
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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.
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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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