Cost of Living in Panthersville, GA

Population 8,840 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

82
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 Panthersville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $208,000. At 6.8%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Panthersville sits roughly 9 miles east of Atlanta — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 51% lower than Atlanta's $421,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 68
Rent 103

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

About the Cost of Living in Panthersville

The median home value in Panthersville is $207,600 — 32% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,357/month, 3% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,984/year is 34% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.8%, 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, Panthersville has a cost of living index of 82 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 18% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$207,600
32% below avg
Median Rent
$1,357/mo
3% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.7x
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 46.5%
Renter-occupied 53.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,357
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,971/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
38.9 min
44% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.1%
Carpooled
9.3%
Public transit
7.4%
Work from home
13.6%

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
$48,984
34% below avg
Per Capita Income
$34,297
Unemployment Rate
6.8%
42% above avg
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.2%
Graduate degree 8.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.8
Male median age 37.6
Female median age 45.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 53 — Moderate
38.4%
Good air days/yr
136
Max AQI recorded
282
PM2.5 days
63
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Panthersville, GA?

Panthersville has a cost index of 82 (100 = national average). It is 18% below the national average.

What is average rent in Panthersville, GA?

The median gross rent in Panthersville is $1,357 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Panthersville?

The median home value in Panthersville is $207,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Panthersville?

The median household income in Panthersville is $48,984 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Panthersville, GA?

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

Is Panthersville, GA affordable?

Yes, Panthersville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 82 — about 18% below the US national average of 100.

Panthersville at a Glance

Population
8,840
Median Income
$48,984
Home Value
$207,600
Median Rent
$1,357/mo
Unemployment
6.8%
Sales Tax
7.3%
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