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Americus, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Sumter County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,910
Population
1,402/sq mi density
$39,527
Median Income
$20,545 per capita
$113,500
Home Value
$122,833 Zillow
$825
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
841
Violent Crime/100K
5,526 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$39,527 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,500 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
841 violent crimes/100K (121% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$113,500
60% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
32.4%
50% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
7,118
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$113,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$122,833
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
32.4%
Owner-Occupied
67.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent:
$825/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
32.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $113,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $122,833 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $825 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 32.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 67.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 32.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 7,118 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 29.7% |