Cost of Living in Mableton, GA

Population 42,403 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

103
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Mableton lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $306,000 — 0% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Georgia. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.6% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Mableton sits roughly 9 miles west of Atlanta. Median home values run roughly 27% lower than Atlanta's $421,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 100
Rent 106

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

About the Cost of Living in Mableton

The median home value in Mableton is $306,200 — equal to the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,399/month, 6% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $84,662/year is 14% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.6%, 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 51.5°F. Overall, Mableton has a cost of living index of 103 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$306,200
0% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$349,044
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,399/mo
6% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,902/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.2x
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 75.2%
Renter-occupied 24.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,399
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,013/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
33.5 min
24% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
17.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.3%
Carpooled
11.6%
Public transit
0.7%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
17.4%

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
$84,662
14% above avg
Per Capita Income
$41,024
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
37% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Labor Force Participation
72.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.9%
Graduate degree 15.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39
Male median age 38.6
Female median age 40.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
73.1°F
Avg Low
51.5°F
Annual Precip
48.1"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 545866748187908984756456
Low °F 343743505867706963514136
Precip" 4.254.344.533.613.643.845.013.983.363.593.774.21

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
66.6%
Good air days/yr
125
Max AQI recorded
140
PM2.5 days
183
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Mableton, GA?

Mableton has a cost index of 103 (100 = national average). It is 3% above the national average.

What is average rent in Mableton, GA?

The median gross rent in Mableton is $1,399 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mableton?

The median home value in Mableton is $306,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Mableton?

The median household income in Mableton is $84,662 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mableton, GA?

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

Is Mableton, GA affordable?

Mableton is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 103 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Mableton?

Mableton has average high temperatures of 73.1°F and average lows of 51.5°F. Annual precipitation is 48.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Mableton at a Glance

Population
42,403
Median Income
$84,662
Home Value
$306,200
Median Rent
$1,399/mo
Unemployment
6.6%
Avg High Temp
73.1°F
Sales Tax
7.3%
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