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Is Skidaway Island, GA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,500+100% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$146,844about $12,237/month · 69% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$803,700142% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.5 years of household income. Most homes (92.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 73.5% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 168 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Skidaway Island
$3,500+
Fort Stewart
$1,906
Toccoa
$572
Bemiss
$1,491
Irondale
$2,327
Panthersville
$1,549
Fair Oaks
$1,476

How much do households earn in Skidaway Island?

Under $25k
5.2%
$25k–50k
10.0%
$50k–100k
28.2%
$100k–150k
21.4%
$150k+
33.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 54.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Skidaway Island 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 Skidaway Island, so the Georgia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Skidaway Island

🏛️ Property tax$6,388a year · 0.79% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$224a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Skidaway Island

Commute to work27.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree73.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home92.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Skidaway Island?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,076 a month less.

Renting
$3,500+
Owning
$5,577

Owning assumes a typical $803,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $80,370 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Skidaway Island, GA?

Renting in Skidaway Island costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

How much do I need to make to live in Skidaway Island?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Skidaway Island cheap or expensive?

Skidaway Island is rated OK: rent takes 28.6% of the typical household income of $146,844. It ranks 168th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Skidaway Island?

The median homeowner in Skidaway Island pays $6,388 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.

Is Skidaway Island 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 Skidaway Island?

The median home value in Skidaway Island is $803,700, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.

9,315 people live in Skidaway Island. Numbers are typical (middle) values.