salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 45.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $87,760 a year. That is $42 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 148 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hiram?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hiram
| Size | Hiram | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,728 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,316 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hiram 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 Hiram, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hiram
Life in Hiram
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hiram?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $90 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $303,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hiram, GA?
Renting in Hiram costs a median of about $2,194 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Hiram?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $87,760 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hiram cheap or expensive?
Hiram is rated OK: rent takes 28.7% of the typical household income of $91,801. It ranks 148th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hiram?
The median homeowner in Hiram pays $1,800 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.
Is Hiram 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 Hiram?
The median home value in Hiram is $303,200, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
5,231 people live in Hiram. Numbers are typical (middle) values.