Metros where renters are the most overextended in Georgia
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.1%
- Median rent: $751
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,380 (31.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $751
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,380 (31.6% of all housing units)
#25. Calhoun
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.1%
- Median rent: $955
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 23,722 (34.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $955
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 23,722 (34.0% of all housing units)
#24. Warner Robins
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.3%
- Median rent: $932
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,543 (36.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $932
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,543 (36.7% of all housing units)
#23. Thomasville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.7%
- Median rent: $671
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,784 (34.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $671
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,784 (34.1% of all housing units)
#22. Dublin
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.4%
- Median rent: $925
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 54,183 (43.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $925
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 54,183 (43.9% of all housing units)
#21. Columbus
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.4%
- Median rent: $1,061
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,829 (49.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,061
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,829 (49.6% of all housing units)
#20. Hinesville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.5%
- Median rent: $628
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,960 (32.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $628
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,960 (32.2% of all housing units)
#19. Summerville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.5%
- Median rent: $826
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,370 (37.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $826
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,370 (37.3% of all housing units)
#18. Rome
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.7%
- Median rent: $1,038
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,362 (36.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,038
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,362 (36.8% of all housing units)
#17. St. Marys
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.8%
- Median rent: $1,161
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 59,548 (39.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,161
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 59,548 (39.0% of all housing units)
#16. Savannah
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.9%
- Median rent: $1,073
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 20,293 (30.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,073
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 20,293 (30.2% of all housing units)
#15. Gainesville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.9%
- Median rent: $843
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 14,481 (37.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $843
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 14,481 (37.8% of all housing units)
#14. LaGrange
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.0%
- Median rent: $868
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,555 (46.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $868
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,555 (46.9% of all housing units)
#13. Statesboro
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.1%
- Median rent: $697
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,445 (32.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $697
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,445 (32.2% of all housing units)
#12. Waycross
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.1%
- Median rent: $826
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 25,013 (43.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $826
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 25,013 (43.8% of all housing units)
#11. Albany
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.3%
- Median rent: $1,294
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 778,543 (35.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,294
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 778,543 (35.2% of all housing units)
#10. Atlanta
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.7%
- Median rent: $695
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,432 (44.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $695
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,432 (44.9% of all housing units)
#9. Cordele
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.1%
- Median rent: $933
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 70,276 (32.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $933
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 70,276 (32.4% of all housing units)
#8. Augusta
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.5%
- Median rent: $763
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,868 (39.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $763
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,868 (39.2% of all housing units)
#7. Americus
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.9%
- Median rent: $834
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 23,065 (43.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $834
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 23,065 (43.2% of all housing units)
#6. Valdosta
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.3%
- Median rent: $769
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,606 (36.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $769
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,606 (36.2% of all housing units)
#5. Cedartown
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.7%
- Median rent: $939
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 37,056 (45.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $939
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 37,056 (45.1% of all housing units)
#4. Athens
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.0%
- Median rent: $684
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,624 (35.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $684
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,624 (35.0% of all housing units)
#3. Thomaston
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.2%
- Median rent: $859
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 32,676 (37.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $859
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 32,676 (37.8% of all housing units)
#2. Macon
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.7%
- Median rent: $744
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,714 (35.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $744
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,714 (35.7% of all housing units)
This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. Milledgeville
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