salaryRent is higher than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.9 years of household income. Most households rent (79%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $69,600 a year. That is $33 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 95 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in College Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in College Park
| Size | College Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $969 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,063 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,284 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,820 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is College Park 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 College Park, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in College Park
Life in College Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in College Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $521 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $325,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,580 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in College Park, GA?
Renting in College Park costs a median of about $1,740 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in College Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,600 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is College Park cheap or expensive?
College Park is rated Expensive: rent takes 37.5% of the typical household income of $55,688. It ranks 95th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in College Park?
The median homeowner in College Park pays $2,611 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.
Is College Park 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 College Park?
The median home value in College Park is $325,800, about 5.9 times the typical yearly household income.
14,712 people live in College Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.