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Emerson

Pop. 1,573·103rd most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Emerson, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,616/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.8%
vs US Median
-$349
Falling (Monthly)
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Emerson · $1,616
More affordable than 68% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,616/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$65,000/yr
Local median income
$75,250/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Emerson's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

2 BR
$870
3 BR
$1,431
Research median
$870/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
$19,392/yr
At $1,616/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Emerson, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,573
Median income
$75,250
Median age
39.9
Renters
31.5%
Age distribution
27%
18%
24.9%
12.7%
17.5%
Under 1827%
18–3418%
35–5424.9%
55–6412.7%
65+17.5%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
69.9%
21.7%
White69.9%
Black21.7%
Hispanic5.2%
Asian1.1%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
30.7%
21.2%
36.7%
No HS diploma11.3%
HS diploma30.7%
Some college21.2%
Bachelor's+36.7%
Housing tenure
68.5%
31.5%
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Emerson, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,750 → $75,250
up 18.0%
Population
1,812 → 1,573
down 13.2%
Renter share
23.1% → 31.5%
+8.4 pts
Bachelor's+
28.8% → 36.7%
+7.9 pts
Median age
41 → 39.9
-1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $75,250 today, compared with $63,750 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 13.2% since 2021, moving from about 1,812 residents to roughly 1,573. Renters now make up 31.5% of households, compared with 23.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 36.7% of adults here, versus 28.8% in 2021.

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About renting in Emerson, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Emerson is $1,616/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $870/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,431/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($75,250/yr), Emerson ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Emerson an affordable city for renters?

Emerson is considered affordable for renters. At $1,616/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($75,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Emerson falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Emerson?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,616/mo in Emerson. The local median household income is $75,250/yr, meaning the typical Emerson household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Emerson?

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

How does Emerson rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Emerson is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #103 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,616/mo.

What percentage of Emerson residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.5% of Emerson households are renters, while 68.5% are owner-occupied. Emerson leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Emerson rent compare to the national average?

Emerson's median rent of $1,616/mo is $349 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #103 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,616/mo, rent takes ~26% of Emerson's median household income ($75,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Emerson 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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