salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (76.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,200 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 80 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Eatonton?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Eatonton
| Size | Eatonton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $901 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,025 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Eatonton 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 Eatonton, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Eatonton
Life in Eatonton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Eatonton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $468 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $167,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,740 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Eatonton, GA?
Renting in Eatonton costs a median of about $1,630 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Eatonton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,200 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Eatonton cheap or expensive?
Eatonton is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.2% of the typical household income of $60,666. It ranks 80th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Eatonton?
The median homeowner in Eatonton pays $1,216 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Eatonton 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 Eatonton?
The median home value in Eatonton is $167,400, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
6,515 people live in Eatonton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.