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Housing Affordability in Walker 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
22.6%
Georgia 31.3%
Renters paying 30%+
47.0%
Georgia 52.4%
Homeowners paying 30%+
16.4%
Georgia 21.0%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,328/mo
Georgia $1,783/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more2,40647.0%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more3,27816.4%
  • Renters paying 50% or more1,04020.3%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 29.1%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.3%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $442/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 3.3

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Walker County, GA22.6%47.0%16.4%29.1%
Georgia31.3%52.4%21.0%31.3%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Cities and towns in Walker County

Places with 1,000 or more people

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CityHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
LaFayette26.2%35.3%20.8%27.0%
Fairview18.6%59.4%9.0%32.4%
Chattanooga Valley29.8%43.1%24.3%22.9%
Rossville30.1%57.0%12.8%42.3%
Chickamauga21.2%47.2%15.4%29.4%
Lookout Mountain18.2%43.1%14.8%23.6%
Rock Spring10.6%39.6%0.0%28.5%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Walker County, GA?
In Walker County, GA, 22.6% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Walker County compare with Georgia?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Walker County is 22.6%, compared with 31.3% for Georgia as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates