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McRae-Helena, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Wheeler County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,959
Population
925/sq mi density
$51,296
Median Income
$14,314 per capita
$111,800
Home Value
$134,483 Zillow
$606
Median Rent
43.0% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
80
Violent Crime/100K
398 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,296 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,800 home value, $606/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$111,800
60% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$606/mo
48% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,843
Median year built: 1967
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$111,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$134,483
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.2%
Owner-Occupied
38.8%
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:
$606/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
43.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
39% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1967
Average age of housing stock: 59 years
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $111,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $134,483 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $606 |
| 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 | 61.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,843 |
| Median Year Built | 1967 |
| Rent Burden | 43.0% |