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Is Blakely, GA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$80554% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$53,732about $4,478/month · 38% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$152,50054% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.8 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $32,200 a year. That is $15 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 9 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Blakely
$805
Hiram
$2,194
Social Circle
$1,140
Rockmart
$1,037
Glennville
$577
Fairview
$1,041
Camilla
$835

How much do households earn in Blakely?

Under $25k
27.4%
$25k–50k
19.9%
$50k–100k
34.8%
$100k–150k
7.4%
$150k+
4.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 11.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Blakely

SizeBlakelyU.S. average
2 bedrooms$633$1,509
3 bedrooms$807$1,698
4 bedrooms$932$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Blakely overall?

Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).

Housing
89
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
93
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Blakely, so the Georgia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Blakely

🏛️ Property tax$1,280a year · 0.84% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$268a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Blakely

Commute to work17.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree12%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home48.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line26.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Blakely?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $253 a month less.

Renting
$805
Owning
$1,058

Owning assumes a typical $152,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,250 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Blakely, GA?

Renting in Blakely costs a median of about $805 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

How much do I need to make to live in Blakely?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,200 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Blakely cheap or expensive?

Blakely is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.0% of the typical household income of $53,732. It ranks 9th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Blakely?

The median homeowner in Blakely pays $1,280 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.

Is Blakely 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 Blakely?

The median home value in Blakely is $152,500, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

5,238 people live in Blakely. Numbers are typical (middle) values.