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Housing Affordability in Ware 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
29.2%
Georgia 31.3%
Renters paying 30%+
52.3%
Georgia 52.4%
Homeowners paying 30%+
17.2%
Georgia 21.0%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,138/mo
Georgia $1,783/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more2,15152.3%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more1,34617.2%
  • Renters paying 50% or more96523.5%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 30.9%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.7%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $405/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 2.3

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Ware County, GA29.2%52.3%17.2%30.9%
Georgia31.3%52.4%21.0%31.3%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Cities and towns in Ware 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
Waycross37.5%60.4%11.8%33.5%
Deenwood26.0%4.5%31.7%21.2%
Sunnyside27.7%0.0%28.2%Not reported

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Ware County, GA?
In Ware County, GA, 29.2% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Ware County compare with Georgia?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Ware County is 29.2%, compared with 31.3% for Georgia as a whole.

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