Special Interest
Housing in Oglethorpe County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Oglethorpe County averages $913/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Georgia median of $1,393 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 30% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Oglethorpe County FMR Area are $1,281 for a studio, $1,307 for 1‑bedroom, $1,471 for 2‑bedroom, $1,917 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,023 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $558 increase for a 2-bedroom in Oglethorpe County shows a 61% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Oglethorpe County was 3.1% in 2024, compared to Georgia at 3.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
