Cost of Living in Rincon, GA

Population 11,152 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

83
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Rincon is a smaller Georgia community of around 11000 residents, where median household incomes of $75,250 and housing costs ($230,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 9.2%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 20 miles north of Savannah, Rincon falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Savannah's $225,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 76
Rent 95

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

About the Cost of Living in Rincon

The median home value in Rincon is $230,300 — 24% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,248/month, 5% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $75,250/year is 1% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.2%, 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%. Overall, Rincon has a cost of living index of 83 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$230,300
24% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$339,745
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,248/mo
5% below avg
Zillow Rent
$2,068/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.4x
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 61.9%
Renter-occupied 38.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,248
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,862/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
29.8 min
10% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.5%
Carpooled
7.2%
Public transit
0.4%
Walked
0.8%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
7.7%

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
$75,250
1% above avg
Per Capita Income
$34,691
Unemployment Rate
9.2%
91% above avg
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.6%
Graduate degree 5.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.2
Male median age 30
Female median age 36.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Rincon, GA?

Rincon has a cost index of 83 (100 = national average). It is 17% below the national average.

What is average rent in Rincon, GA?

The median gross rent in Rincon is $1,248 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Rincon?

The median home value in Rincon is $230,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Rincon?

The median household income in Rincon is $75,250 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Rincon, GA?

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

Is Rincon, GA affordable?

Yes, Rincon is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 83 — about 17% below the US national average of 100.

Rincon at a Glance

Population
11,152
Median Income
$75,250
Home Value
$230,300
Median Rent
$1,248/mo
Unemployment
9.2%
Sales Tax
7.3%
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