Lumber City, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jeff Davis County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,113 Population 577/sq mi density
$31,927 Median Income $12,388 per capita
$444 Median Rent 16.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$31,927 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Rent
$444/mo
62% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
49.8%
24% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
463
Median year built: 1980

Ownership vs. Renting

49.8%
Owner-Occupied
50.2%
Renter-Occupied
50%
50%
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: $444/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
16.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
46% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
49.8%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$89,566

Rent

Census Median Rent$444
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-Occupied49.8%
Renter-Occupied50.2%
Homeownership Rate49.8%
Total Housing Units463
Median Year Built1980
Rent Burden16.6%