salaryRent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.2 minutes each way. Most homes (80.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,760 a year. That is $38 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 129 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mountain Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mountain Park
| Size | Mountain Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,833 | $1,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,892 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,001 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mountain Park 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 Mountain Park, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mountain Park
Life in Mountain Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mountain Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $437 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $350,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,030 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mountain Park, GA?
Renting in Mountain Park costs a median of about $1,994 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Mountain Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,760 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mountain Park cheap or expensive?
Mountain Park is rated OK: rent takes 23.1% of the typical household income of $103,715. It ranks 129th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mountain Park?
The median homeowner in Mountain Park pays $3,344 a year in property taxes, about 0.95% of the median home value.
Is Mountain Park 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 Mountain Park?
The median home value in Mountain Park is $350,300, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
12,850 people live in Mountain Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.