C

Allenhurst, GA

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Affordability Score: 56/100

Population: 4,591 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Allenhurst, GA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 4,591 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C (56/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $65,417, median home value of $181,900, median rent of $982 per month, and 15.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,406 per month (studio $1,225, 1BR $1,283, 3BR $1,868, 4BR $2,359). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $7,436 per year, consuming 11% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Allenhurst, GA include housing. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 1.8% and poverty 16.3% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C-
$65,417
Median household income
Education F
15.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B+
2.8x
Home value $181,900 vs income
Commute D
26 min
Average commute time
Rent C+
$1,406/mo
2BR fair market rent (26% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B-
$7,436/yr
Center-based infant care (11% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$65,417
▲ 6% vs national
Per Capita Income
$29,762
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
Poverty Rate
16.3%

Housing

Median Home Value
$181,900
▼ 34% vs national
Median Rent
$982/mo
Owner Occupied
44.3%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,406/mo
▲ 17% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,225
1BR
$1,283
2BR
$1,406
3BR
$1,868
4BR
$2,359

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
▼ 14 ppt vs national
High School+
61.0%
Median Age
36.6
Avg. Commute
26 min
▲ 0 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$7,436/yr
11% of income
Toddler (Center)
$6,916/yr
Preschool (Center)
$6,638/yr
School-Age (Center)
$3,640/yr

What This Means

Allenhurst, GA receives an overall affordability grade of C (56/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 4,591. This area performs well in housing. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Allenhurst, GA affordable?
Allenhurst, GA receives an overall affordability grade of C (56/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $65,417. Median home value is $181,900.
What is the cost of living in Allenhurst?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $982/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,406/mo. Infant childcare $7,436/yr. Median home value $181,900.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →