Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Kingsland, GA?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 33.6% of gross income.

Kingsland rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).

Kingsland median rent
$1,671/mo
Firefighter salary (Georgia)
$59,670/yr
Rent as % of income
33.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,973, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,492/mo in rent. Kingsland's median rent of $1,671 exceeds that threshold by $179/mo, putting a firefighter salary into the rent-burdened range here. A firefighter works roughly 58.2 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a firefighter salary

Firefighter base pay plus typical overtime sits modestly above the US median household income, but local rent levels determine whether that translates into affordability or rent burden. At the national-average firefighter base salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,570 a month in rent. The per-city pages compare local rent against local firefighter-pay estimates so renters can see where rent stays in range.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Georgia cities have lower median rent than Kingsland, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:

Roswell, GA
$1,669/mo (33.6% of income)
Conyers, GA
$1,669/mo (33.6% of income)
Stone Mountain, GA
$1,668/mo (33.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a firefighter afford rent in Kingsland, GA?

Median rent in Kingsland is $1,671 a month. A typical firefighter in Georgia earns about $59,670 a year, which makes that rent 33.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a firefighter afford in Kingsland?

Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in Georgia (~$59,670/yr) supports up to $1,492 a month in rent. Kingsland's current median rent is $1,671/mo, which is $179/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Kingsland?

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a firefighter in Georgia works roughly 58.2 hours a month to cover Kingsland's median rent of $1,671.

Where is rent cheaper than Kingsland for a firefighter?

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Roswell ($1,669/mo), Conyers ($1,669/mo), Stone Mountain ($1,668/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Georgia state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Kingsland, GA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.