D

Murrayville, GA

Source:

Affordability Score: 48/100

Population: 4,463 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Murrayville, GA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 4,463 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of D (48/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $76,188, median home value of $333,000, median rent of $690 per month, and 20.7% 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 $1,514 per month (studio $1,177, 1BR $1,381, 3BR $1,834, 4BR $2,127). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $10,660 per year, consuming 14% 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 education, housing, commute. Unemployment currently reads 1.5% and poverty 6.2% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C+
$76,188
Median household income
Education F
20.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing F
4.4x
Home value $333,000 vs income
Commute F
33 min
Average commute time
Rent B-
$1,514/mo
2BR fair market rent (24% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C
$10,660/yr
Center-based infant care (14% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$76,188
▲ 23% vs national
Per Capita Income
$34,483
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
Poverty Rate
6.2%

Housing

Median Home Value
$333,000
▲ 21% vs national
Median Rent
$690/mo
Owner Occupied
77.7%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,514/mo
▲ 26% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,177
1BR
$1,381
2BR
$1,514
3BR
$1,834
4BR
$2,127

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
▼ 9 ppt vs national
High School+
57.2%
Median Age
47.7
Avg. Commute
33 min
▲ 7 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$10,660/yr
14% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,766/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,308/yr
School-Age (Center)
$4,264/yr

What This Means

Murrayville, GA receives an overall affordability grade of D (48/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 4,463. Challenges include education and housing and commute. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

Nearby City Dashboards

Explore Murrayville ZIP Codes
View all 1 ZIP codes with demographics and individual scorecards
View ZIPs →

What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Murrayville, GA affordable?
Murrayville, GA receives an overall affordability grade of D (48/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $76,188. Median home value is $333,000.
What is the cost of living in Murrayville?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $690/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,514/mo. Infant childcare $10,660/yr. Median home value $333,000.
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 →