Metro areas in Georgia: income, rent and home values
Georgia has 15 metropolitan areas with annual Census data, led by Atlanta, GA with 6.5 million residents. Household incomes are highest in Atlanta, GA ($94,096). Renters spend the smallest share of income in Dalton, GA (25.0%) and the largest in Athens, GA (37.0%). The fastest-growing metro since 2021 is Hinesville, GA (+14.2%).
| Metro area | Population | Median income | Median rent | Home value | Rent / income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 6,481,548 | $94,096 | $1,813 | $407,900 | 31.9% |
| Augusta, GA | 642,511 | $71,159 | $1,383 | $259,900 | 33.3% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 593,468 | $78,790 | $1,353 | $321,500 | 28.4% |
| Savannah, GA | 438,314 | $86,076 | $1,750 | $359,400 | 34.6% |
| Columbus, GA | 330,327 | $59,762 | $1,147 | $216,300 | 32.4% |
| Macon, GA | 239,363 | $60,557 | $1,120 | $218,300 | 31.5% |
| Gainesville, GA | 226,568 | $86,361 | $1,483 | $414,800 | 29.5% |
| Athens, GA | 222,065 | $69,846 | $1,476 | $387,000 | 37.0% |
| Warner Robins, GA | 208,091 | $76,253 | $1,350 | $254,000 | 28.6% |
| Valdosta, GA | 154,654 | $61,316 | $1,061 | $222,400 | 30.7% |
| Dalton, GA | 147,819 | $68,829 | $1,084 | $255,400 | 25.0% |
| Albany, GA | 147,471 | $54,282 | $995 | $174,300 | 29.8% |
| Brunswick, GA | 118,490 | $64,450 | $1,352 | $277,700 | 35.2% |
| Rome, GA | 101,378 | $65,851 | $1,111 | $260,700 | 26.4% |
| Hinesville, GA | 90,610 | $63,718 | $1,374 | $258,400 | 29.9% |
Includes 3 metro areas that cross into neighboring states.
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Georgia at a glance
What is the most affordable metro area in Georgia for renters?+
Dalton, GA, where renters spend a median 25.0% of household income on rent (2025 Census data).
Which metro area in Georgia has the highest income?+
Atlanta, GA, with a median household income of $94,096 in 2025.
How many metro areas are in Georgia?+
15 metropolitan statistical areas in Georgia have annual Census estimates (population 65,000+).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 1-year estimates (released September 2026), with 2024 and 2021 for trends. Figures are survey estimates with margins of error; small differences between metros may not be meaningful. Metro areas use the official Metropolitan Statistical Area boundaries. Compiled and analyzed by Metro Research. Methodology.