salaryRent is lower than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 40 minutes each way. Most homes (80.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,600 a year. That is $22 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 37 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Social Circle?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Social Circle
| Size | Social Circle | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,174 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,499 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Social Circle 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 Social Circle, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Social Circle
Life in Social Circle
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Social Circle?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $992 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $307,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,730 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Social Circle, GA?
Renting in Social Circle costs a median of about $1,140 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Social Circle?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,600 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Social Circle cheap or expensive?
Social Circle is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.3% of the typical household income of $95,545. It ranks 37th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Social Circle?
The median homeowner in Social Circle pays $2,328 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.
Is Social Circle 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 Social Circle?
The median home value in Social Circle is $307,300, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
5,217 people live in Social Circle. Numbers are typical (middle) values.