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Housing Affordability in Polk 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
- 27.6%
- Georgia 31.3%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 54.0%
- Georgia 52.4%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 15.6%
- Georgia 21.0%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,428/mo
- Georgia $1,783/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more2,57954.0%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more1,62215.6%
- Renters paying 50% or more1,33728.0%
- Median rent as a share of income: 32.2%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 21.3%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $502/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.2
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County, GA | 27.6% | 54.0% | 15.6% | 32.2% |
| Georgia | 31.3% | 52.4% | 21.0% | 31.3% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Polk County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Polk County, GA?
- In Polk County, GA, 27.6% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Polk County compare with Georgia?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Polk County is 27.6%, compared with 31.3% for Georgia as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates