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Housing Affordability in Worth 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
- 27.8%
- Georgia 31.3%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 50.3%
- Georgia 52.4%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 21.7%
- Georgia 21.0%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,143/mo
- Georgia $1,783/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more76750.3%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more1,21921.7%
- Renters paying 50% or more49132.2%
- Median rent as a share of income: 30.1%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.6%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $460/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 1.8
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worth County, GA | 27.8% | 50.3% | 21.7% | 30.1% |
| Georgia | 31.3% | 52.4% | 21.0% | 31.3% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Worth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvester | 29.6% | 45.2% | 19.6% | 28.4% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Worth County, GA?
- In Worth County, GA, 27.8% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Worth County compare with Georgia?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Worth County is 27.8%, compared with 31.3% for Georgia as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates