Cost of Living in Conley, GA

Population 5,404 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

60
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $45,598, median household incomes in Conley land roughly 39% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. A poverty rate near 33% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.

Geographically, Conley sits roughly 10 miles southeast of Atlanta. Median home values run roughly 69% lower than Atlanta's $421,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 43
Rent 85

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

About the Cost of Living in Conley

The median home value in Conley is $130,900 — 57% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,121/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $45,598/year is 39% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.5%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 73.1°F and lows of 54.1°F, with about 2.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Conley has a cost of living index of 60 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 40% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$130,900
57% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$226,187
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,121/mo
15% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,812/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.7x
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 67.1%
Renter-occupied 32.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,121
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,735/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
32.0 min
19% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.5%
Carpooled
19.2%
Public transit
1.3%
Work from home
10.5%

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
$45,598
39% below avg
Per Capita Income
$23,077
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
34% above avg
Poverty Rate
32.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.9%
Graduate degree 3.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.2
Male median age 45.1
Female median age 45.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
73.1°F
Avg Low
54.1°F
Annual Precip
50.4"
Annual Snowfall
2.2"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 545866748187908984746456
Low °F 363945536169727166554438
Precip" 4.594.554.683.813.564.544.754.303.823.283.984.57
Snow" 1.00.40.40.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.4

💨 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 Conley, GA?

Conley has a cost index of 60 (100 = national average). It is 40% below the national average.

What is average rent in Conley, GA?

The median gross rent in Conley is $1,121 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Conley?

The median home value in Conley is $130,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Conley?

The median household income in Conley is $45,598 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Conley, GA?

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

Is Conley, GA affordable?

Yes, Conley is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 60 — about 40% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Conley?

Conley has average high temperatures of 73.1°F and average lows of 54.1°F. Annual precipitation is 50.4". Average annual snowfall is 2.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Conley at a Glance

Population
5,404
Median Income
$45,598
Home Value
$130,900
Median Rent
$1,121/mo
Unemployment
6.5%
Avg High Temp
73.1°F
Sales Tax
7.3%
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