Cost of Living in Echols County consolidated government, GA

Population 3,705 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

48
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Echols County consolidated government 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, Echols County consolidated government lies roughly 80 miles west of the nearest major metro, Jacksonville. Median home values run roughly 58% lower than Jacksonville's $266,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 37
Rent 63

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

About the Cost of Living in Echols County consolidated government

The median home value in Echols County consolidated government is $112,600 — 63% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $833/month, 37% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $61,723/year is 17% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, 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, Echols County consolidated government has a cost of living index of 48 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 52% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$112,600
63% below avg
Median Rent
$833/mo
37% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.3x
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 76.8%
Renter-occupied 23.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$833
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,447/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
28.2 min
4% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
0

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.9%
Carpooled
7.2%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
8.4%

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
$61,723
17% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,653
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
26% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.4%
Graduate degree 6.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 31.2
Male median age 31.7
Female median age 30.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Echols County consolidated government, GA?

Echols County consolidated government has a cost index of 48 (100 = national average). It is 52% below the national average.

What is average rent in Echols County consolidated government, GA?

The median gross rent in Echols County consolidated government is $833 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Echols County consolidated government?

The median home value in Echols County consolidated government is $112,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Echols County consolidated government?

The median household income in Echols County consolidated government is $61,723 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Echols County consolidated government, GA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Echols County consolidated government is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.

Is Echols County consolidated government, GA affordable?

Yes, Echols County consolidated government is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 48 — about 52% below the US national average of 100.

Echols County consolidated government at a Glance

Population
3,705
Median Income
$61,723
Home Value
$112,600
Median Rent
$833/mo
Unemployment
3.6%
Sales Tax
7.3%
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