salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,560 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 82 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lovejoy?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lovejoy
| Size | Lovejoy | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,442 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,456 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,583 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,385 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lovejoy
Life in Lovejoy
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lovejoy?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $200 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $265,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,510 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lovejoy, GA?
Renting in Lovejoy costs a median of about $1,639 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Lovejoy?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,560 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lovejoy cheap or expensive?
Lovejoy is rated OK: rent takes 25.5% of the typical household income of $77,234. It ranks 82nd cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lovejoy?
The median homeowner in Lovejoy pays $2,494 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.
Is Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy?
The median home value in Lovejoy is $265,100, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
11,508 people live in Lovejoy. Numbers are typical (middle) values.