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Is Centerville, GA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6108% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$74,332about $6,194/month · 15% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$194,90041% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,400 a year. That is $31 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 77 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Centerville
$1,610
Cumming
$2,158
Austell
$1,572
Hampton
$2,257
Auburn
$2,313
Country Club Estates
$1,167
Druid Hills
$2,454

How much do households earn in Centerville?

Under $25k
10.7%
$25k–50k
23.9%
$50k–100k
45.1%
$100k–150k
8.4%
$150k+
4.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Centerville

SizeCentervilleU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,020$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,476$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Centerville

🏛️ Property tax$2,045a year · 1.05% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$206a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Centerville

Commute to work25.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line16.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Centerville?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $258 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,610
Owning
$1,352

Owning assumes a typical $194,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,490 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Centerville, GA?

Renting in Centerville costs a median of about $1,610 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,400 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Centerville cheap or expensive?

Centerville is rated OK: rent takes 26.0% of the typical household income of $74,332. It ranks 77th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Centerville?

The median homeowner in Centerville pays $2,045 a year in property taxes, about 1.05% of the median home value.

Is Centerville 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 Centerville?

The median home value in Centerville is $194,900, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

8,505 people live in Centerville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.