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Housing Affordability in Meriwether County, GA
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 26.5%
- Georgia 31.3%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 48.4%
- Georgia 52.4%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 20.0%
- Georgia 21.0%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,382/mo
- Georgia $1,783/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more86948.4%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more1,22020.0%
- Renters paying 50% or more29916.7%
- Median rent as a share of income: 29.1%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 23.9%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $525/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.9
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meriwether County, GA | 26.5% | 48.4% | 20.0% | 29.1% |
| Georgia | 31.3% | 52.4% | 21.0% | 31.3% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Meriwether County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 38.5% | 59.0% | 18.6% | 31.5% |
| Greenville | 26.3% | 27.9% | 24.9% | 18.4% |
| Luthersville | 28.6% | 46.6% | 21.0% | 29.2% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Meriwether County, GA?
- In Meriwether County, GA, 26.5% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Meriwether County compare with Georgia?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Meriwether County is 26.5%, compared with 31.3% for Georgia as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates