salaryRent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.2 minutes each way. Most households rent (82%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,560 a year. That is $28 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 65 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Clarkston?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Clarkston
| Size | Clarkston | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,319 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,251 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,566 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,698 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,855 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Clarkston 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 Clarkston, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Clarkston
Life in Clarkston
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clarkston?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $636 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $302,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,260 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Clarkston, GA?
Renting in Clarkston costs a median of about $1,464 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Clarkston?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,560 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Clarkston cheap or expensive?
Clarkston is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.5% of the typical household income of $52,376. It ranks 65th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Clarkston?
The median homeowner in Clarkston pays $3,229 a year in property taxes, about 1.07% of the median home value.
Is Clarkston 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 Clarkston?
The median home value in Clarkston is $302,600, about 5.8 times the typical yearly household income.
14,557 people live in Clarkston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.