salaryRent is higher than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.8 minutes each way. Most homes (83.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,200 a year. That is $32 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 84 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Locust Grove?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Locust Grove
| Size | Locust Grove | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,186 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,553 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,906 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Locust Grove
Life in Locust Grove
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Locust Grove?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $477 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $307,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,730 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Locust Grove, GA?
Renting in Locust Grove costs a median of about $1,655 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Locust Grove?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,200 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Locust Grove cheap or expensive?
Locust Grove is rated OK: rent takes 24.5% of the typical household income of $80,977. It ranks 84th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Locust Grove?
The median homeowner in Locust Grove pays $3,030 a year in property taxes, about 0.99% of the median home value.
Is Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove?
The median home value in Locust Grove is $307,300, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
10,532 people live in Locust Grove. Numbers are typical (middle) values.