Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Dahlonega, GA?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 41.8% of gross income.

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

Dahlonega median rent
$2,220/mo
Plumber salary (Georgia)
$63,745/yr
Rent as % of income
41.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,312, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,594/mo in rent. Dahlonega's median rent of $2,220 exceeds that threshold by $626/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 72.4 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 Dahlonega, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Grayson, GA
$2,217/mo (41.7% of income)
Grayson, GA
$2,214/mo (41.7% of income)
Grayson, GA
$2,214/mo (41.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Dahlonega, GA?

Median rent in Dahlonega is $2,220 a month. A typical plumber in Georgia earns about $63,745 a year, which makes that rent 41.8% 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 Dahlonega?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Georgia (~$63,745/yr) supports up to $1,594 a month in rent. Dahlonega's current median rent is $2,220/mo, which is $626/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a plumber in Georgia works roughly 72.4 hours a month to cover Dahlonega's median rent of $2,220.

Where is rent cheaper than Dahlonega for a plumber?

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Grayson ($2,217/mo), Grayson ($2,214/mo), Grayson ($2,214/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 Dahlonega, GA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.