salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,120 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 112 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Newnan?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Newnan
| Size | Newnan | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,411 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,291 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,611 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,966 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,029 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Newnan 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 Newnan, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Newnan
Life in Newnan
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Newnan?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $628 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $364,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Newnan, GA?
Renting in Newnan costs a median of about $1,903 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Newnan?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,120 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Newnan cheap or expensive?
Newnan is rated OK: rent takes 25.7% of the typical household income of $88,752. It ranks 112th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Newnan?
The median homeowner in Newnan pays $2,784 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.
Is Newnan 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 Newnan?
The median home value in Newnan is $364,700, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
44,235 people live in Newnan. Numbers are typical (middle) values.