salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (87.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,880 a year. That is $44 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 156 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Evans?
Share of households by yearly income. 50.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Evans
| Size | Evans | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,283 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,163 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Evans 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 Evans, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Evans
Life in Evans
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Evans?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $243 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $366,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,610 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Evans, GA?
Renting in Evans costs a median of about $2,297 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Evans?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,880 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Evans cheap or expensive?
Evans is rated OK: rent takes 20.4% of the typical household income of $134,918. It ranks 156th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Evans?
The median homeowner in Evans pays $3,050 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Evans 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 Evans?
The median home value in Evans is $366,100, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
36,998 people live in Evans. Numbers are typical (middle) values.