salaryRent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,360 a year. That is $35 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 103 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Douglasville?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Douglasville
| Size | Douglasville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,713 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,358 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,832 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,139 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Douglasville 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 Douglasville, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Douglasville
Life in Douglasville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Douglasville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $683 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $359,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,920 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Douglasville, GA?
Renting in Douglasville costs a median of about $1,809 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Douglasville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,360 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Douglasville cheap or expensive?
Douglasville is rated OK: rent takes 25.4% of the typical household income of $85,317. It ranks 103rd cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Douglasville?
The median homeowner in Douglasville pays $3,286 a year in property taxes, about 0.91% of the median home value.
Is Douglasville 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 Douglasville?
The median home value in Douglasville is $359,200, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
37,536 people live in Douglasville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.