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Hiram

Pop. 5,231·38th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Hiram, GA
Median rent (all units)
$2,016/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$51
Rising (Monthly)
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Hiram · $2,016
More expensive than 60% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
70/100
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Rents are 10% below what Hiram's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,016/mo
Expected by trend
$2,236/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,660
1 BR
$1,730
2 BR
$1,910
3 BR
$2,300
4 BR+
$2,770
Research median
$1,910/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
$24,192/yr
At $2,016/mo median
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Based on rent-price momentum (+1.5% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hiram, GA is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 40.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,231
Median income
$85,119
Median age
30.7
Renters
35.6%
Age distribution
26.5%
30.5%
24%
Under 1826.5%
18–3430.5%
35–5424%
55–648.7%
65+10.2%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
27.6%
43.7%
13.2%
White27.6%
Black43.7%
Hispanic13.2%
Asian6.1%
Other9.3%
Education (25+)
20.3%
31.1%
40.4%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma20.3%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+40.4%
Housing tenure
64.4%
35.6%
Owner64.4%
Renter35.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Hiram, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,552 → $2,016
up 29.9%
Income
$77,547 → $85,119
up 9.8%
Population
4,763 → 5,231
up 9.8%
Renter share
27.3% → 35.6%
+8.3 pts
Bachelor's+
41.2% → 40.4%
-0.8 pts
Median age
35.6 → 30.7
-4.9 yrs

The median rent in Hiram, GA stood at $1,552 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,016, reflecting a 29.9% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $77,547 to $85,119 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.8% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 9.8% since 2021, moving from about 4,763 residents to roughly 5,231. Renters now make up 35.6% of households, compared with 27.3% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in Hiram, GA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in Hiram, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Hiram is $2,016/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,910/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,730/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,300/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($85,119/yr), Hiram ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hiram an affordable city for renters?

Hiram is considered affordable for renters. At $2,016/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($85,119/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hiram falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hiram?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,016/mo in Hiram. The local median household income is $85,119/yr, meaning the typical Hiram household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hiram?

Rent in Hiram has increased 1.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Hiram rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Hiram is one of the pricier cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #38 out of 135 tracked cities at $2,016/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hiram?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Hiram ($2,016/mo): Lithia Springs ($1,547/mo), Austell ($1,851/mo), Douglasville ($1,905/mo).

What percentage of Hiram residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.6% of Hiram households are renters, while 64.4% are owner-occupied. Hiram leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hiram rent compare to the national average?

Hiram's median rent of $2,016/mo is $51 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #38 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,016/mo, rent takes ~28% of Hiram's median household income ($85,119/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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