salaryRent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (76.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,640 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Georgia. It is number 68 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bemiss?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bemiss
| Size | Bemiss | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,023 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,452 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bemiss overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bemiss, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bemiss
Life in Bemiss
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bemiss?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $17 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $217,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,740 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bemiss, GA?
Renting in Bemiss costs a median of about $1,491 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Bemiss?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,640 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bemiss cheap or expensive?
Bemiss is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.9% of the typical household income of $100,130. It ranks 68th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bemiss?
The median homeowner in Bemiss pays $1,841 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is Bemiss more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bemiss?
The median home value in Bemiss is $217,400, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
9,201 people live in Bemiss. Numbers are typical (middle) values.