salaryRent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,880 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 131 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Fulton?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Fulton
| Size | South Fulton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $395 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,449 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,916 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,180 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Fulton 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 South Fulton, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Fulton
Life in South Fulton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Fulton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $153 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $309,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Fulton, GA?
Renting in South Fulton costs a median of about $1,997 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in South Fulton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,880 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Fulton cheap or expensive?
South Fulton is rated OK: rent takes 27.0% of the typical household income of $88,786. It ranks 131st cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Fulton?
The median homeowner in South Fulton pays $2,146 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is South Fulton 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 South Fulton?
The median home value in South Fulton is $309,800, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
110,471 people live in South Fulton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.