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Is Fitzgerald, GA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$95645% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$40,253about $3,354/month · 54% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$99,00070% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 14.3 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,240 a year. That is $18 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 23 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Fitzgerald
$956
Cusseta
$1,368
Fort Valley
$829
Fair Oaks
$1,476
Panthersville
$1,549
Country Club Estates
$1,167
Auburn
$2,313

How much do households earn in Fitzgerald?

Under $25k
28.5%
$25k–50k
29.6%
$50k–100k
27.2%
$100k–150k
3.1%
$150k+
1.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 4.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Fitzgerald

SizeFitzgeraldU.S. average
1 bedroom$634$1,324
2 bedrooms$692$1,509
3 bedrooms$826$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Fitzgerald 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 Fitzgerald, so the Georgia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Fitzgerald

🏛️ Property tax$1,191a year · 1.20% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$222a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Fitzgerald

Commute to work14.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree14.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home53.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line27.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fitzgerald?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $269 a month less than renting.

Renting
$956
Owning
$687

Owning assumes a typical $99,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,900 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fitzgerald, GA?

Renting in Fitzgerald costs a median of about $956 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

How much do I need to make to live in Fitzgerald?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,240 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Fitzgerald cheap or expensive?

Fitzgerald is rated OK: rent takes 28.5% of the typical household income of $40,253. It ranks 23rd cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Fitzgerald?

The median homeowner in Fitzgerald pays $1,191 a year in property taxes, about 1.20% of the median home value.

Is Fitzgerald 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 Fitzgerald?

The median home value in Fitzgerald is $99,000, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

8,918 people live in Fitzgerald. Numbers are typical (middle) values.