Special Interest
Housing in McIntosh County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in McIntosh County averages $800/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 36% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for McIntosh County FMR Area are $1,117 for a studio, $1,193 for 1‑bedroom, $1,396 for 2‑bedroom, $1,674 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,058 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $596 increase for a 2-bedroom in McIntosh County shows a 75% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for McIntosh County was 3.6% in 2024, compared to Georgia at 3.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
