salaryRent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Most homes (76.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $89,640 a year. That is $43 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 151 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Whitemarsh Island?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Whitemarsh Island
| Size | Whitemarsh Island | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,564 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,816 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,958 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Whitemarsh Island 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 Whitemarsh Island, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Whitemarsh Island
Life in Whitemarsh Island
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Whitemarsh Island?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $532 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $399,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Whitemarsh Island, GA?
Renting in Whitemarsh Island costs a median of about $2,241 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Whitemarsh Island?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,640 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Whitemarsh Island cheap or expensive?
Whitemarsh Island is rated OK: rent takes 24.5% of the typical household income of $109,715. It ranks 151st cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Whitemarsh Island?
The median homeowner in Whitemarsh Island pays $3,420 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.
Is Whitemarsh 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 Whitemarsh Island?
The median home value in Whitemarsh Island is $399,700, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
6,886 people live in Whitemarsh Island. Numbers are typical (middle) values.