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Calhoun

Pop. 18,183·89th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Calhoun, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,695/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$270
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Calhoun · $1,695
More affordable than 62% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,695/mo, rent takes about 35% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
Local median income
$58,750/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Calhoun's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$760
1 BR
$760
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,270
4 BR+
$1,490
Research median
$990/mo

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
$20,340/yr
At $1,695/mo median
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Rents are climbing (3.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Calhoun, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,183
Median income
$58,750
Median age
36
Renters
44.2%
Age distribution
24.8%
24%
26.1%
16%
Under 1824.8%
18–3424%
35–5426.1%
55–649.1%
65+16%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
65.5%
24.8%
White65.5%
Black7.5%
Hispanic24.8%
Asian0.7%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
18.4%
32.2%
29.1%
20.2%
No HS diploma18.4%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+20.2%
Housing tenure
55.8%
44.2%
Owner55.8%
Renter44.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Calhoun, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,578 → $58,750
up 48.4%
Population
16,920 → 18,183
up 7.5%
Renter share
55.1% → 44.2%
-10.9 pts
Bachelor's+
17.5% → 20.2%
+2.7 pts
Median age
33.8 → 36
+2.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $58,750 today, compared with $39,578 five years earlier. The population has grown by 7.5% since 2021, moving from about 16,920 residents to roughly 18,183. Renters now make up 44.2% of households, compared with 55.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 20.2% of adults here, versus 17.5% in 2021.

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About renting in Calhoun, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Calhoun is $1,695/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $760/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $990/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $760/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,270/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($58,750/yr), Calhoun ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Calhoun an affordable city for renters?

Calhoun is considered moderate for renters. At $1,695/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($58,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Calhoun slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Calhoun?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,695/mo in Calhoun. The local median household income is $58,750/yr, meaning the typical Calhoun household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Calhoun?

Rent in Calhoun has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Calhoun rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Calhoun is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #89 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,695/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Calhoun?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Calhoun ($1,695/mo): Chatsworth ($930/mo), Lafayette ($1,343/mo), Dalton ($1,517/mo).

What percentage of Calhoun residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.2% of Calhoun households are renters, while 55.8% are owner-occupied. Calhoun leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Calhoun rent compare to the national average?

Calhoun's median rent of $1,695/mo is $270 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #89 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,695/mo, rent takes ~35% of Calhoun's median household income ($58,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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