Cost of Living in Tucker, GA
Population 37,022 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
The Tucker cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $359,000, rents near $1,458 a month. At 6.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Located 11 miles southeast of Sandy Springs, Tucker falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 38% lower than Sandy Springs' $584,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Tucker
The median home value in Tucker is $359,300 — 18% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,458/month, 11% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $81,141/year is 9% 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%. Overall, Tucker has a cost of living index of 115 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Tucker, GA?
Tucker has a cost index of 115 (100 = national average). It is 15% above the national average.
What is average rent in Tucker, GA?
The median gross rent in Tucker is $1,458 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Tucker?
The median home value in Tucker is $359,300 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Tucker?
The median household income in Tucker is $81,141 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Tucker, GA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Tucker is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.
Is Tucker, GA affordable?
Tucker is above average in cost of living, with an index of 115 — about 15% higher than the national average.
Tucker at a Glance
- Population
- 37,022
- Median Income
- $81,141
- Home Value
- $359,300
- Median Rent
- $1,458/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.6%
- Sales Tax
- 7.3%
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