Long County, GA at a glance
Median household income
$68,808$5,734 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Long County, GA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Long County, GA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Long County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $987 | $11,844 | $39,480 | 17.2% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,034 | $12,408 | $41,360 | 18% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,133 | $13,596 | $45,320 | 19.8% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,409 | $16,908 | $56,360 | 24.6% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,901 | $22,812 | $76,040 | 33.2% |
What a typical income covers in Long County, GA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $68,808 a year ($5,734 a month before tax).
What $68,808 leaves after Georgia taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Georgia tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Georgia
Living in Long County, GA: common questions
What is the median household income in Long County, GA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Long County, GA is $68,808 per year (approximately $5,734 per month).
What is the average rent in Long County, GA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $987 for a studio, $1,034 for one bedroom, $1,133 for two, $1,409 for three and $1,901 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Long County, GA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 6.1% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 93.9, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Long County, GA?
To keep a $1,133 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $45,320 a year, or $3,777 a month. That is 66% of what the typical household in Long County, GA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Long County, GA?
On the local median income of $68,808 ($5,734 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,867 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,720 for everything else and $1,147 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,133 takes 40% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Long County, GA?
Homes in Georgia paid 16.4¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $147. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.