salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $87,360 a year. That is $42 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 147 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Stockbridge?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Stockbridge
| Size | Stockbridge | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,454 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,551 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,527 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,692 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,137 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Stockbridge 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 Stockbridge, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Stockbridge
Life in Stockbridge
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Stockbridge?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $264 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $276,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,670 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Stockbridge, GA?
Renting in Stockbridge costs a median of about $2,184 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Stockbridge?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $87,360 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Stockbridge cheap or expensive?
Stockbridge is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.6% of the typical household income of $75,642. It ranks 147th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Stockbridge?
The median homeowner in Stockbridge pays $2,541 a year in property taxes, about 0.92% of the median home value.
Is Stockbridge 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 Stockbridge?
The median home value in Stockbridge is $276,700, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
35,737 people live in Stockbridge. Numbers are typical (middle) values.