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Housing in Gilmer County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Gilmer County averages $998/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 Gilmer County FMR Area are $792 for a studio, $921 for 1‑bedroom, $1,149 for 2‑bedroom, $1,505 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,928 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $151 increase for a 2-bedroom in Gilmer County shows a 15% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Gilmer County was 3.0% in 2024, compared to Georgia at 3.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
