At a Glance
Median Income
$47,292
$23,152 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $175,699
Median Rent
$775/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
542/100K
5,547/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Rentz Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rentz's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rentz a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rentz residents earn a median household income of $47,292 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,152. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,224 business establishments, including 112 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rentz is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,699. Median rent is $775/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Rentz reports 542 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,547/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Rentz hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rentz has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population280
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density267/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,292
Per Capita$23,152
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$2,704M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$775
Ownership53.2%
Zillow$175,699
Housing Units158
Rent Burden22.7%
Crime
F
Violent542/100K
Property5,547/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death14,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation311 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rentz was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.523 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 112 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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