salaryRent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.2 minutes each way. Most homes (79.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $105,920 a year. That is $51 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 164 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sugar Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sugar Hill
| Size | Sugar Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,595 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,664 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,145 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,855 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sugar Hill 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 Sugar Hill, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sugar Hill
Life in Sugar Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sugar Hill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $220 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $413,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,340 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sugar Hill, GA?
Renting in Sugar Hill costs a median of about $2,648 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Sugar Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $105,920 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sugar Hill cheap or expensive?
Sugar Hill is rated OK: rent takes 27.4% of the typical household income of $115,819. It ranks 164th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sugar Hill?
The median homeowner in Sugar Hill pays $3,993 a year in property taxes, about 0.97% of the median home value.
Is Sugar Hill 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 Sugar Hill?
The median home value in Sugar Hill is $413,400, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
26,128 people live in Sugar Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.