At $1,725/mo, rent takes about 45% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.
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These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,725 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →
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Last updated: August 17, 2026
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Who lives here
Harlem, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Harlem, GA has changed in 5 years
Household income in the area moved from $46,154 to $46,197 across the same window, up 0.1% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 3,567 to 3,885 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.9% change. About 42.4% of households rent today, against 38.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.1% to 19.7%.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026
The median rent in Harlem is $1,725/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $730/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $990/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $870/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,320/mo.
At 45% of local median household income ($46,197/yr), Harlem ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.
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At $1,725/mo, rent takes ~45% of Harlem's median household income ($46,197/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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