Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Ellenwood, GA?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 40.6% of gross income.

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

Ellenwood median rent
$2,157/mo
Plumber salary (Georgia)
$63,745/yr
Rent as % of income
40.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,312, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,594/mo in rent. Ellenwood's median rent of $2,157 exceeds that threshold by $563/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 70.4 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 Ellenwood, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Bethlehem, GA
$2,156/mo (40.6% of income)
Ball Ground, GA
$2,155/mo (40.6% of income)
Locust Grove, GA
$2,154/mo (40.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Ellenwood, GA?

Median rent in Ellenwood is $2,157 a month. A typical plumber in Georgia earns about $63,745 a year, which makes that rent 40.6% 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 Ellenwood?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Georgia (~$63,745/yr) supports up to $1,594 a month in rent. Ellenwood's current median rent is $2,157/mo, which is $563/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a plumber in Georgia works roughly 70.4 hours a month to cover Ellenwood's median rent of $2,157.

Where is rent cheaper than Ellenwood for a plumber?

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Bethlehem ($2,156/mo), Ball Ground ($2,155/mo), Locust Grove ($2,154/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 Ellenwood, GA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.