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Cost of living in Brooks County, GA

Part of the Valdosta Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,822/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 16,285 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $882 31%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $398 14%
Groceries $324 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $158 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Brooks County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$877
per month
1 bedroom
$882
per month
2 bedroom
$1,145
per month
3 bedroom
$1,529
per month
4 bedroom
$1,773
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Brooks County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$47,656
per year
Individual earnings
$34,429
per year
Per capita
$27,303
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Brooks County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$118,100
Annual property tax
$1,513

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Brooks County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$163
per month · 14.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$42
per month
Annual total
$2,460
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Brooks County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
15.7%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Brooks County

State and local tax rates for Georgia.

State income tax
5.5%
Flat rate
State sales tax
4.0%
Combined sales tax
7.4%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Brooks County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.5 min
Drive alone
84.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Brooks County

What it costs to live in Brooks County each month.

Single person
$2,822
per month
  • Rent $882
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $398
  • State tax $158
Couple
$3,953
per month
  • Rent $1,145
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $458
  • State tax $218
Family
$6,473
per month
  • Rent $1,529
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $458
  • State tax $218

Frequently asked questions about Brooks County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Brooks County?

In Brooks County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $882 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,145 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,529 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Brooks County?

In Brooks County, GA, the average household income is $47,656 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,429 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Brooks County?

The estimated cost of living in Brooks County, GA is approximately $2,822 per month for a single person, $3,953 for a couple, $6,473 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Brooks County?

The combined sales tax rate in Brooks County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.

Is Brooks County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Brooks County, GA would need approximately $2,822 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $47,656 per year ($3,971 per month). Brooks County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Brooks County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Brooks County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 15.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Brooks County?

The average home value in Brooks County, GA is $118,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,513, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Brooks County compare to other areas?

You can compare Brooks County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Brooks County is in the Valdosta, GA metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources