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Is Fairfield Plantation, GA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8767% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$111,068about $9,256/month · 28% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$332,600same as U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 32.8 minutes each way. Most homes (90.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,040 a year. That is $36 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 110 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Fairfield Plantation
$1,876
Jonesboro
$1,124
Barnesville
$890
McRae-Helena
$750
Morrow
$1,699
Byron
$1,073
Temple
$1,399

How much do households earn in Fairfield Plantation?

Under $25k
9.2%
$25k–50k
12.4%
$50k–100k
42.6%
$100k–150k
17.7%
$150k+
17.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 34.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Fairfield Plantation overall?

Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).

Housing
89
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
93
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fairfield Plantation, so the Georgia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Fairfield Plantation

🏛️ Property tax$2,213a year · 0.67% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$217a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Fairfield Plantation

Commute to work32.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree47%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home90.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fairfield Plantation?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $432 a month less.

Renting
$1,876
Owning
$2,308

Owning assumes a typical $332,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,260 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fairfield Plantation, GA?

Renting in Fairfield Plantation costs a median of about $1,876 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

How much do I need to make to live in Fairfield Plantation?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,040 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Fairfield Plantation cheap or expensive?

Fairfield Plantation is rated OK: rent takes 20.3% of the typical household income of $111,068. It ranks 110th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Fairfield Plantation?

The median homeowner in Fairfield Plantation pays $2,213 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.

Is Fairfield Plantation 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 Fairfield Plantation?

The median home value in Fairfield Plantation is $332,600, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

6,172 people live in Fairfield Plantation. Numbers are typical (middle) values.