Cost of living in Schley County, GA
Population 4,539 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Schley County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Schley County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Schley County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Schley County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Schley County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Schley County
State and local tax rates for Georgia.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Schley County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Schley County
What it costs to live in Schley County each month.
- Rent $715
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $444
- State tax $170
- Rent $905
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $646
- State tax $273
- Rent $1,268
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $646
- State tax $273
Frequently asked questions about Schley County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Schley County?
In Schley County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $715 per month, a two-bedroom averages $905 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,268 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Schley County?
In Schley County, GA, the average household income is $59,647 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,192 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Schley County?
The estimated cost of living in Schley County, GA is approximately $2,713 per month for a single person, $3,956 for a couple, $6,455 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Schley County?
The combined sales tax rate in Schley County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Schley County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Schley County, GA would need approximately $2,713 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,647 per year ($4,971 per month). Schley County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Schley County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Schley County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Schley County?
The average home value in Schley County, GA is $152,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,356, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Schley County compare to other areas?
You can compare Schley County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Schley County is in the Americus, 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