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Pendergrass

Pop. 3,435·33rd most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Pendergrass, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,969/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$37
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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Pendergrass · $1,969
More expensive than 58% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,969/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$79,000/yr
Local median income
$90,341/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Pendergrass's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$1,920
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,380/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,969 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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($90,341) is $2,259 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,920).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Pendergrass. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$23,628/yr
At $1,969/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pendergrass, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,435
Median income
$90,341
Median age
31.2
Renters
20.7%
Age distribution
36.8%
28.6%
23.9%
Under 1836.8%
18–3428.6%
35–5423.9%
55–646.8%
65+3.9%
Gender
54.3%
45.7%
Male54.3%
Female45.7%
Race & ethnicity
65.8%
18.2%
23.8%
White65.8%
Black18.2%
Hispanic23.8%
Asian4.7%
Education (25+)
14.1%
24.1%
29.7%
32.1%
No HS diploma14.1%
HS diploma24.1%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+32.1%
Housing tenure
79.3%
20.7%
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Pendergrass, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,241 → $90,341
up 32.4%
Population
1,356 → 3,435
up 153.3%
Renter share
22.7% → 20.7%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
21.1% → 32.1%
+11.0 pts
Median age
31.9 → 31.2
-0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,241 in 2021 to $90,341 more recently. Census counts show Pendergrass, GA adding about 2,079 residents over the five-year window, up 153.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 22.7% to 20.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.1% to 32.1% across the same window.

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Pendergrass rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Pendergrass is $1,969/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,080/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,380/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,230/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,710/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($90,341/yr), Pendergrass ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Pendergrass?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,969/mo in Pendergrass. The local median household income is $90,341/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Pendergrass?

Rent in Pendergrass has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Pendergrass rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Pendergrass is one of the pricier among Georgia cities for rent, ranking #33 of 133 tracked cities at $1,969/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pendergrass?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Pendergrass ($1,969/mo) include Commerce ($1,592/mo), and Jefferson ($1,906/mo).
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,969/mo, rent takes ~26% of Pendergrass's median household income ($90,341/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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