Wheeler County, GA

County

Rent in Wheeler

Median Gross Rent

$581

Rent-to-Income Ratio

28.0%

Renter Share

34.4%

Median Renter Income

$20,833

Avg Household Size

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

No Bedroom: $475
1 Bedroom: $427
2 Bedrooms: $391
3 Bedrooms: $940

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 63.5%
$1,000-$1,500: 13.7%
$1,500-$2,000: 2.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 1.8%
No Cash Rent: 19.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 22.5%
20-30% (moderate): 24.5%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 21.0%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 11.2%
Not Computed: 20.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $47,926
Renter Households: $20,833

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 69.2%
$1,000-$1,500: 10.4%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 1.3%
No Cash Rent: 19.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Wheeler County

Neighborhoods in Wheeler County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources