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Ball Ground

Pop. 2,856·20th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Ball Ground, GA
Median rent (all units)
$2,141/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$176
Falling (Monthly)
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Ball Ground · $2,141
More expensive than 66% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,141/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$86,000/yr
Local median income
$117,829/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ball Ground's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$2,070
Research median
$1,410/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,692/yr
At $2,141/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ball Ground, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 42.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,856
Median income
$117,829
Median age
41
Renters
14.8%
Age distribution
22%
20.3%
29.5%
13.8%
14.4%
Under 1822%
18–3420.3%
35–5429.5%
55–6413.8%
65+14.4%
Gender
52.6%
47.4%
Male52.6%
Female47.4%
Race & ethnicity
86.6%
White86.6%
Black4.2%
Hispanic5.8%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
20.8%
32.5%
42.5%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma20.8%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+42.5%
Housing tenure
85.2%
14.8%
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Ball Ground, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$92,404 → $117,829
up 27.5%
Population
2,423 → 2,856
up 17.9%
Renter share
23.9% → 14.8%
-9.1 pts
Bachelor's+
28.9% → 42.5%
+13.6 pts
Median age
35.7 → 41
+5.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $92,404 to $117,829 across the same window, up 27.5% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 2,423 to 2,856 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.9% change. About 14.8% of households rent today, against 23.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 28.9% to 42.5%.

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About renting in Ball Ground, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ball Ground is $2,141/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,220/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,410/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,260/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,710/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($117,829/yr), Ball Ground ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ball Ground an affordable city for renters?

Ball Ground is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,141/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($117,829/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ball Ground falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Ball Ground?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,141/mo in Ball Ground. The local median household income is $117,829/yr, meaning the typical Ball Ground household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ball Ground?

Rent in Ball Ground has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Ball Ground rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Ball Ground is one of the pricier cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #20 out of 135 tracked cities at $2,141/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ball Ground?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ball Ground ($2,141/mo): Milton ($2,067/mo), Holly Springs ($2,120/mo), Dawsonville ($2,134/mo).

What percentage of Ball Ground residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.8% of Ball Ground households are renters, while 85.2% are owner-occupied. Ball Ground leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ball Ground rent compare to the national average?

Ball Ground's median rent of $2,141/mo is $176 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #20 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,141/mo, rent takes ~22% of Ball Ground's median household income ($117,829/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ball Ground 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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