Cost of Living in Hahira, GA

Population 3,404 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

62
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Hahira can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $177,000 against $67,196 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country.

Geographically, Hahira is about 65 miles northeast of Tallahassee, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 36% lower than Tallahassee's $276,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 58
Rent 68

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

About the Cost of Living in Hahira

The median home value in Hahira is $176,500 — 42% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $888/month, 32% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $67,196/year is 10% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.9%, 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, Hahira has a cost of living index of 62 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 38% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$176,500
42% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$165,267
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$888/mo
32% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.6x
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 69.2%
Renter-occupied 30.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$888
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,502/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
25.9 min
4% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
87.5%
Carpooled
5.7%
Work from home
5.6%

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
$67,196
10% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,752
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
22% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.6%
Graduate degree 10.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 31.9
Male median age 32.8
Female median age 31.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
52.4%
Good air days/yr
126
Max AQI recorded
359
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hahira, GA?

Hahira has a cost index of 62 (100 = national average). It is 38% below the national average.

What is average rent in Hahira, GA?

The median gross rent in Hahira is $888 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hahira?

The median home value in Hahira is $176,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Hahira?

The median household income in Hahira is $67,196 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hahira, GA?

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

Is Hahira, GA affordable?

Yes, Hahira is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 62 — about 38% below the US national average of 100.

Hahira at a Glance

Population
3,404
Median Income
$67,196
Home Value
$176,500
Median Rent
$888/mo
Unemployment
5.9%
Sales Tax
7.3%
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