Special Interest
Housing in Elbert County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Elbert County averages $844/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 22% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Elbert County FMR Area are $874 for a studio, $880 for 1‑bedroom, $1,130 for 2‑bedroom, $1,355 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,496 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $286 increase for a 2-bedroom in Elbert County shows a 34% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Elbert County was 3.9% in 2024, compared to Georgia at 3.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
