Rabun County, GA at a glance
Median household income
$67,493$5,624 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Rabun 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 Rabun County, GA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Rabun County, GA, 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 | $770 | $9,240 | $30,800 | 13.7% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $851 | $10,212 | $34,040 | 15.1% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,117 | $13,404 | $44,680 | 19.9% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,553 | $18,636 | $62,120 | 27.6% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,687 | $20,244 | $67,480 | 30% |
What a typical income covers in Rabun County, GA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $67,493 a year ($5,624 a month before tax).
What $67,493 leaves after Georgia taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Georgia tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Rabun County, GA: common questions
What is the median household income in Rabun County, GA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Rabun County, GA is $67,493 per year (approximately $5,624 per month).
What is the average rent in Rabun County, GA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $770 for a studio, $851 for one bedroom, $1,117 for two, $1,553 for three and $1,687 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 Rabun County, GA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 3.7% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Georgia is 96.3, 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 Rabun County, GA?
To keep a $1,117 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $44,680 a year, or $3,723 a month. That is 66% of what the typical household in Rabun County, GA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Rabun County, GA?
On the local median income of $67,493 ($5,624 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,812 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,687 for everything else and $1,125 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,117 takes 40% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Rabun 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.