City Report · GA

Bonanza

Pop. 3,279·56th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Bonanza, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,891/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$74
Rising (Monthly)
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Bonanza · $1,891
More expensive than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
38% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,891/mo, rent takes about 38% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$76,000/yr
Local median income
$60,260/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bonanza's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,289
3 BR
$1,615

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,692/yr
At $1,891/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bonanza, GA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,279
Median income
$60,260
Median age
43.1
Renters
46.4%
Age distribution
16.4%
17.1%
37.2%
16.4%
12.9%
Under 1816.4%
18–3417.1%
35–5437.2%
55–6416.4%
65+12.9%
Gender
43.8%
56.2%
Male43.8%
Female56.2%
Race & ethnicity
20.9%
62.9%
12.3%
White20.9%
Black62.9%
Hispanic12.3%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
42.9%
23.6%
24.5%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma42.9%
Some college23.6%
Bachelor's+24.5%
Housing tenure
53.6%
46.4%
Owner53.6%
Renter46.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bonanza, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,375 → $60,260
down 3.4%
Population
3,832 → 3,279
down 14.4%
Renter share
44.8% → 46.4%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
21.7% → 24.5%
+2.8 pts
Median age
32.9 → 43.1
+10.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $62,375 in 2021 to $60,260 more recently. The population has contracted by 14.4% since 2021, moving from about 3,832 residents to roughly 3,279. Renters now make up 46.4% of households, compared with 44.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 24.5% of adults here, versus 21.7% in 2021.

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About renting in Bonanza, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bonanza is $1,891/mo as of July 2026. . One-bedroom apartments average $1,289/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,615/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($60,260/yr), Bonanza ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bonanza an affordable city for renters?

Bonanza is considered moderate for renters. At $1,891/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($60,260/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bonanza slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Bonanza?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,891/mo in Bonanza. The local median household income is $60,260/yr, meaning the typical Bonanza household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bonanza?

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

How does Bonanza rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Bonanza is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #56 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,891/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bonanza?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bonanza ($1,891/mo): Jonesboro ($1,604/mo), Riverdale ($1,628/mo).

What percentage of Bonanza residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.4% of Bonanza households are renters, while 53.6% are owner-occupied. Bonanza leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bonanza rent compare to the national average?

Bonanza's median rent of $1,891/mo is $74 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #56 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,891/mo, rent takes ~38% of Bonanza's median household income ($60,260/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bonanza 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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