Cost of Living in Belvedere Park, GA

Population 14,422 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

95
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Belvedere Park sits on the smaller end of the Georgia city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Belvedere Park sits roughly 9 miles east of Atlanta. Median home values run roughly 37% lower than Atlanta's $421,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 87
Rent 108

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Belvedere Park

The median home value in Belvedere Park is $266,000 — 13% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,414/month, 8% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,900/year is 8% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Georgia's top state income tax rate is 5.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.3%. Overall, Belvedere Park has a cost of living index of 95 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 5% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$266,000
13% below avg
Median Rent
$1,414/mo
8% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.7x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$773
1 BR
$817
2 BR
$984
3 BR
$1,289
4 BR
$1,520
Owner-occupied 62.4%
Renter-occupied 37.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,414
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,028/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
33.8 min
25% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.3%
Carpooled
6.4%
Public transit
4.9%
Walked
1.6%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
16.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.5%
Total Sales Tax 7.3%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 3.4%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$68,900
8% below avg
Per Capita Income
$35,416
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
5% below avg
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Labor Force Participation
68.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.6%
Graduate degree 17.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.8
Male median age 33.8
Female median age 41.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 53 — Moderate
38.4%
Good air days/yr
136
Max AQI recorded
282
PM2.5 days
63
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Belvedere Park, GA?

Belvedere Park has a cost index of 95 (100 = national average). It is 5% below the national average.

What is average rent in Belvedere Park, GA?

The median gross rent in Belvedere Park is $1,414 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Belvedere Park?

The median home value in Belvedere Park is $266,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Belvedere Park?

The median household income in Belvedere Park is $68,900 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Belvedere Park, GA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Belvedere Park is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.

Is Belvedere Park, GA affordable?

Belvedere Park is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 95 (100 = US average).

Belvedere Park at a Glance

Population
14,422
Median Income
$68,900
Home Value
$266,000
Median Rent
$1,414/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Sales Tax
7.3%
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