Cost of Living in Hogansville, GA

Population 3,243 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

63
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Hogansville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $140,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.9% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Hogansville is about 35 miles southwest of South Fulton, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 48% lower than South Fulton's $271,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 46
Rent 89

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

About the Cost of Living in Hogansville

The median home value in Hogansville is $139,700 — 54% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,163/month, 11% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $54,453/year is 27% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.9%, 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, Hogansville has a cost of living index of 63 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 37% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$139,700
54% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$194,861
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,163/mo
11% below avg
Zillow Rent
$2,308/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.0x
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 52.9%
Renter-occupied 47.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,163
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,777/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
25.1 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
0.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.2%
Carpooled
9.2%
Walked
10.7%
Work from home
0.9%

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
$54,453
27% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,301
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
81% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Labor Force Participation
74.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.4%
Graduate degree 7.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.8
Male median age 34.9
Female median age 34.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hogansville, GA?

Hogansville has a cost index of 63 (100 = national average). It is 37% below the national average.

What is average rent in Hogansville, GA?

The median gross rent in Hogansville is $1,163 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hogansville?

The median home value in Hogansville is $139,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Hogansville?

The median household income in Hogansville is $54,453 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hogansville, GA?

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

Is Hogansville, GA affordable?

Yes, Hogansville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 63 — about 37% below the US national average of 100.

Hogansville at a Glance

Population
3,243
Median Income
$54,453
Home Value
$139,700
Median Rent
$1,163/mo
Unemployment
0.9%
Sales Tax
7.3%
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