Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Braselton, GA?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 46.7% of gross income.

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

Braselton median rent
$2,482/mo
Plumber salary (Georgia)
$63,745/yr
Rent as % of income
46.7%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,312, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,594/mo in rent. Braselton's median rent of $2,482 exceeds that threshold by $888/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 81 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a plumber salary

Plumber pay sits comfortably above the US median household income and covers affordable rent in most US metros. At the national-average plumber salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,678 a month in rent. The per-city pages combine local rent with local plumber-pay estimates so renters can see where the math works.

Cheaper rent nearby

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

Dacula, GA
$2,479/mo (46.7% of income)
Saint Simons Island, GA
$2,475/mo (46.6% of income)
Dacula, GA
$2,472/mo (46.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Braselton, GA?

Median rent in Braselton is $2,482 a month. A typical plumber in Georgia earns about $63,745 a year, which makes that rent 46.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a plumber afford in Braselton?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Georgia (~$63,745/yr) supports up to $1,594 a month in rent. Braselton's current median rent is $2,482/mo, which is $888/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a plumber work to cover rent in Braselton?

At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a plumber in Georgia works roughly 81 hours a month to cover Braselton's median rent of $2,482.

Where is rent cheaper than Braselton for a plumber?

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Dacula ($2,479/mo), Saint Simons Island ($2,475/mo), Dacula ($2,472/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

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