Cost of Living in Chattahoochee Hills, GA

Population 3,537 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

102
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 Chattahoochee Hills a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $339,000. An unemployment rate of 0.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Chattahoochee Hills sits roughly 10 miles west of South Fulton — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 25% higher than South Fulton's $271,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 111
Rent 87

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

About the Cost of Living in Chattahoochee Hills

The median home value in Chattahoochee Hills is $338,800 — 11% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,148/month, 13% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $76,552/year is 3% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, 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, Chattahoochee Hills has a cost of living index of 102 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 2% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$338,800
11% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$1,584,363
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,148/mo
13% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.6x
Favors renting
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 90.0%
Renter-occupied 10.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,148
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,762/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
41.1 min
52% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
24.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.6%
Carpooled
3.8%
Walked
1.8%
Work from home
24.4%

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
$76,552
3% above avg
Per Capita Income
$60,441
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
100% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.3%
Graduate degree 25.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.6
Male median age 35.6
Female median age 44.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 53 — Moderate
42.5%
Good air days/yr
172
Max AQI recorded
257
PM2.5 days
105
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Chattahoochee Hills, GA?

Chattahoochee Hills has a cost index of 102 (100 = national average). It is 2% above the national average.

What is average rent in Chattahoochee Hills, GA?

The median gross rent in Chattahoochee Hills is $1,148 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Chattahoochee Hills?

The median home value in Chattahoochee Hills is $338,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Chattahoochee Hills?

The median household income in Chattahoochee Hills is $76,552 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Chattahoochee Hills, GA?

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

Is Chattahoochee Hills, GA affordable?

Chattahoochee Hills is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 102 (100 = US average).

Chattahoochee Hills at a Glance

Population
3,537
Median Income
$76,552
Home Value
$338,800
Median Rent
$1,148/mo
Unemployment
0.0%
Sales Tax
7.3%
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