Gainesville, Georgia has an overall cost of living index of 92.6, which is 7.4 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,234 per month, while the typical home is valued around $337,000. Households earn a median of $64,636 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$64,636
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,234
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$337,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
92.6
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,177
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,381
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,514
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,834
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
92.6
Goods
96.4
Rents / Housing
73.6
Services
131.4
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
State Income Tax
5.49%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
4.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $127,080 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $85,980 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $74,940 |
| ⚡Electrician | $81,440 |
| 📊Accountant | $85,280 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
44,051
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.1 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Gainesville?
Gainesville has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 92.6. The US national average is 100, so Gainesville is 7.4 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Gainesville?
The median gross rent in Gainesville is $1,234 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Gainesville?
The median household income in Gainesville is $64,636 per year.
What is the median home value in Gainesville?
The median home value in Gainesville is $337,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Gainesville?
Air quality data for Gainesville is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Gainesville?
Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.49% and a statewide sales tax of 4.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology