Cost of Living in Evans, GA

Population 37,718 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

113
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Evans lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $346,000 — 13% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Georgia.

Located 14 miles north of Augusta-Richmond County, Evans falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 112% higher than Augusta-Richmond County's $163,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 113
Rent 113

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

About the Cost of Living in Evans

The median home value in Evans is $345,800 — 13% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,483/month, 13% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $126,767/year is 70% higher 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, Evans has a cost of living index of 113 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$345,800
13% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$401,670
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,483/mo
13% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,739/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.4x
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 87.6%
Renter-occupied 12.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,483
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,097/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
26.7 min
1% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.8%
Carpooled
7.5%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
7.9%

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
$126,767
70% above avg
Per Capita Income
$49,095
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
7% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.6%
Graduate degree 22.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.5
Male median age 40.6
Female median age 42.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 36 — Good
96.3%
Good air days/yr
74
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
242
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16.2:1
Student-teacher ratio
31
Public schools
28,248
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Evans, GA?

Evans has a cost index of 113 (100 = national average). It is 13% above the national average.

What is average rent in Evans, GA?

The median gross rent in Evans is $1,483 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Evans?

The median home value in Evans is $345,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Evans?

The median household income in Evans is $126,767 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Evans, GA?

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

Is Evans, GA affordable?

Evans is above average in cost of living, with an index of 113 — about 13% higher than the national average.

Evans at a Glance

Population
37,718
Median Income
$126,767
Home Value
$345,800
Median Rent
$1,483/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Sales Tax
7.3%
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