Cost of Living in Bonanza, GA

Population 3,567 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

82
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Bonanza a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $180,000. At 16.1%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Bonanza sits roughly 20 miles southeast of South Fulton. Median home values run roughly 34% lower than South Fulton's $271,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 59
Rent 116

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

About the Cost of Living in Bonanza

The median home value in Bonanza is $179,800 — 41% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,521/month, 16% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $63,308/year is 15% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 16.1%, above 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, Bonanza has a cost of living index of 82 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 18% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$179,800
41% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$96,235
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,521/mo
16% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,848/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.9x
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 55.2%
Renter-occupied 44.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,521
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,135/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
29.6 min
10% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.4%
Carpooled
6.8%
Public transit
1.6%
Walked
1.2%
Work from home
11.0%

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
$63,308
15% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,037
Unemployment Rate
16.1%
234% above avg
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.7%
Graduate degree 9.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.5
Male median age 41
Female median age 38.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
49.6%
Good air days/yr
98
Max AQI recorded
121
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bonanza, GA?

Bonanza has a cost index of 82 (100 = national average). It is 18% below the national average.

What is average rent in Bonanza, GA?

The median gross rent in Bonanza is $1,521 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bonanza?

The median home value in Bonanza is $179,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bonanza?

The median household income in Bonanza is $63,308 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bonanza, GA?

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

Is Bonanza, GA affordable?

Yes, Bonanza is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 82 — about 18% below the US national average of 100.

Bonanza at a Glance

Population
3,567
Median Income
$63,308
Home Value
$179,800
Median Rent
$1,521/mo
Unemployment
16.1%
Sales Tax
7.3%
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