Cost of Living in Hapeville, GA

Population 6,590 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

95
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Hapeville 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. At 8.2%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Hapeville sits roughly 7 miles south of Atlanta — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 33% lower than Atlanta's $421,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 93
Rent 98

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

About the Cost of Living in Hapeville

The median home value in Hapeville is $283,600 — 7% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,287/month, 2% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $63,673/year is 15% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.2%, 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, Hapeville has a cost of living index of 95 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 5% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$283,600
7% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$275,667
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,287/mo
2% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,586/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.4x
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 49.4%
Renter-occupied 50.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,287
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,901/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
26.2 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.8%
Carpooled
4.6%
Public transit
4.5%
Walked
4.0%
Work from home
16.2%

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
$63,673
15% below avg
Per Capita Income
$35,490
Unemployment Rate
8.2%
71% above avg
Poverty Rate
16.5%
Labor Force Participation
78.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.3%
Graduate degree 12.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.7
Male median age 35.6
Female median age 36

🌤 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 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 Hapeville, GA?

Hapeville has a cost index of 95 (100 = national average). It is 5% below the national average.

What is average rent in Hapeville, GA?

The median gross rent in Hapeville is $1,287 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hapeville?

The median home value in Hapeville is $283,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Hapeville?

The median household income in Hapeville is $63,673 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hapeville, GA?

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

Is Hapeville, GA affordable?

Hapeville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 95 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Hapeville?

Hapeville 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.

Hapeville at a Glance

Population
6,590
Median Income
$63,673
Home Value
$283,600
Median Rent
$1,287/mo
Unemployment
8.2%
Avg High Temp
73.1°F
Sales Tax
7.3%
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