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Is Martinez, GA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,9169% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$88,008about $7,334/month · 1% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$246,10026% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,640 a year. That is $37 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 115 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Martinez
$1,916
Statesboro
$942
Dalton
$1,316
Kennesaw
$2,386
Duluth
$1,867
LaGrange
$1,207
Hinesville
$1,935

How much do households earn in Martinez?

Under $25k
8.1%
$25k–50k
22.3%
$50k–100k
36.5%
$100k–150k
18.2%
$150k+
10.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Martinez

SizeMartinezU.S. average
Studio$1,252$1,338
1 bedroom$1,106$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,330$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,467$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,823$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Martinez

🏛️ Property tax$1,993a year · 0.81% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$171a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Martinez

Commute to work20.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Martinez?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $208 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,916
Owning
$1,708

Owning assumes a typical $246,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,610 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Martinez, GA?

Renting in Martinez costs a median of about $1,916 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,640 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Martinez cheap or expensive?

Martinez is rated OK: rent takes 26.1% of the typical household income of $88,008. It ranks 115th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Martinez?

The median homeowner in Martinez pays $1,993 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.

Is Martinez 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 Martinez?

The median home value in Martinez is $246,100, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

33,750 people live in Martinez. Numbers are typical (middle) values.