Metter, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Candler County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,976
Population
529/sq mi density
$36,111
Median Income
$22,708 per capita
$149,700
Home Value
$215,838 Zillow
$660
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
327
Violent Crime/100K
2,288 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$36,111 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$149,700 home value, $660/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
327 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$149,700
47% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$660/mo
43% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
49.5%
24% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,792
Median year built: 1980
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$149,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$215,838
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
49.5%
Owner-Occupied
50.5%
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:
$660/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
49.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $149,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $215,838 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $660 |
| 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 | 49.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 50.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,792 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
| Rent Burden | 27.6% |