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Davisboro, GA

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Affordability Score: 43/100

Population: 2,837 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Davisboro, GA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 2,837 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of D (43/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $48,024, median home value of , median rent of $967 per month, and 4.5% 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 $999 per month (studio $792, 1BR $797, 3BR $1,198, 4BR $1,329). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $5,642 per year, consuming 12% 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. Pressure points are income, education. Unemployment currently reads 5.7% and poverty 7.4% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income F
$48,024
Median household income
Education F
4.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B-
$999/mo
2BR fair market rent (25% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B-
$5,642/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$48,024
▼ 23% vs national
Per Capita Income
$12,459
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
Poverty Rate
7.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
$967/mo
Owner Occupied
79.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$999/mo
▼ 17% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$792
1BR
$797
2BR
$999
3BR
$1,198
4BR
$1,329

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
▼ 25 ppt vs national
High School+
46.1%
Median Age
38.8
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$5,642/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$5,304/yr
Preschool (Center)
$5,304/yr
School-Age (Center)
$2,860/yr

What This Means

Davisboro, GA receives an overall affordability grade of D (43/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 2,837. Challenges include income and education. Data was unavailable for housing, commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Davisboro, GA affordable?
Davisboro, GA receives an overall affordability grade of D (43/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $48,024.
What is the cost of living in Davisboro?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $967/mo. 2BR fair market rent $999/mo. Infant childcare $5,642/yr.
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 →