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Is Braselton, GA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,88765% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$130,481about $10,873/month · 50% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$459,40038% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $115,480 a year. That is $56 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 165 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Braselton
$2,887
Brunswick
$1,347
Jefferson
$1,130
Lilburn
$2,169
Loganville
$3,500+
Riverdale
$1,431
Monroe
$1,419

How much do households earn in Braselton?

Under $25k
10.0%
$25k–50k
11.4%
$50k–100k
28.1%
$100k–150k
27.1%
$150k+
21.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 48.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Braselton

SizeBraseltonU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,620$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,049$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,923$2,098

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

How expensive is Braselton 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 Braselton, so the Georgia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Braselton

🏛️ Property tax$4,190a year · 0.91% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$191a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Braselton

Commute to work29.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree44.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Braselton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $301 a month less.

Renting
$2,887
Owning
$3,188

Owning assumes a typical $459,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,940 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Braselton, GA?

Renting in Braselton costs a median of about $2,887 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $115,480 a year, or $56 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Braselton cheap or expensive?

Braselton is rated OK: rent takes 26.6% of the typical household income of $130,481. It ranks 165th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Braselton?

The median homeowner in Braselton pays $4,190 a year in property taxes, about 0.91% of the median home value.

Is Braselton 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 Braselton?

The median home value in Braselton is $459,400, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

15,178 people live in Braselton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.