B-

Marble Hill, GA

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Affordability Score: 66/100

Population: 453 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Marble Hill, GA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 453 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B- (66/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $90,357, median home value of $342,900, median rent of per month, and 33.4% 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 $1,820 per month (studio $1,585, 1BR $1,660, 3BR $2,182, 4BR $2,605). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $5,642 per year, consuming 6% 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 Marble Hill, GA include income, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 9.7% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$90,357
Median household income
Education C
33.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing D
3.8x
Home value $342,900 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B-
$1,820/mo
2BR fair market rent (24% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare A
$5,642/yr
Center-based infant care (6% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$90,357
▲ 46% vs national
Per Capita Income
$56,948
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
9.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$342,900
▲ 25% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
94.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,820/mo
▲ 52% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,585
1BR
$1,660
2BR
$1,820
3BR
$2,182
4BR
$2,605

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
▲ 3 ppt vs national
High School+
65.6%
Median Age
57.8
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$5,642/yr
6% of income
Toddler (Center)
$5,304/yr
Preschool (Center)
$5,304/yr
School-Age (Center)
$2,860/yr

What This Means

Marble Hill, GA receives an overall affordability grade of B- (66/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 453. This area performs well in income and childcare. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Marble Hill, GA affordable?
Marble Hill, GA receives an overall affordability grade of B- (66/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $90,357. Median home value is $342,900.
What is the cost of living in Marble Hill?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,820/mo. Infant childcare $5,642/yr. Median home value $342,900.
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 →