C+

Rincon, GA

Source:

Affordability Score: 60/100

Population: 19,269 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Rincon, GA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 19,269 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C+ (60/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $83,145, median home value of $279,300, median rent of $1,175 per month, and 28.7% 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 $1,680 per month (studio $1,455, 1BR $1,533, 3BR $2,235, 4BR $2,547). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $7,436 per year, consuming 9% 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 Rincon, GA include childcare. Pressure points are commute. Unemployment currently reads 5.8% and poverty 5.6% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B
$83,145
Median household income
Education D
28.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C
3.4x
Home value $279,300 vs income
Commute F
31 min
Average commute time
Rent B-
$1,680/mo
2BR fair market rent (24% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B+
$7,436/yr
Center-based infant care (9% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$83,145
▲ 34% vs national
Per Capita Income
$42,214
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Poverty Rate
5.6%

Housing

Median Home Value
$279,300
▲ 2% vs national
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
Owner Occupied
72.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,680/mo
▲ 40% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,455
1BR
$1,533
2BR
$1,680
3BR
$2,235
4BR
$2,547

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
▼ 1 ppt vs national
High School+
58.1%
Median Age
37.3
Avg. Commute
31 min
▲ 5 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$7,436/yr
9% of income
Toddler (Center)
$6,916/yr
Preschool (Center)
$6,638/yr
School-Age (Center)
$3,640/yr

What This Means

Rincon, GA receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (60/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 19,269. This area performs well in childcare. Challenges include commute. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

Nearby City Dashboards

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

What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Rincon, GA affordable?
Rincon, GA receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (60/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $83,145. Median home value is $279,300.
What is the cost of living in Rincon?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,175/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,680/mo. Infant childcare $7,436/yr. Median home value $279,300.
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 →