Special Interest
Housing in Lanier County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Lanier 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 36% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Lanier County FMR Area are $978 for a studio, $985 for 1‑bedroom, $1,274 for 2‑bedroom, $1,692 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,046 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $361 increase for a 2-bedroom in Lanier County shows a 40% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Lanier County was 4.2% in 2024, compared to Georgia at 3.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
