Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Fayetteville, GA?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 41.5% of gross income.

Fayetteville rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).

Fayetteville median rent
$2,205/mo
Plumber salary (Georgia)
$63,745/yr
Rent as % of income
41.5%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,312, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,594/mo in rent. Fayetteville's median rent of $2,205 exceeds that threshold by $611/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 71.9 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 Fayetteville, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Richmond Hill, GA
$2,204/mo (41.5% of income)
Auburn, GA
$2,203/mo (41.5% of income)
Hoschton, GA
$2,200/mo (41.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Fayetteville, GA?

Median rent in Fayetteville is $2,205 a month. A typical plumber in Georgia earns about $63,745 a year, which makes that rent 41.5% 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 Fayetteville?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Georgia (~$63,745/yr) supports up to $1,594 a month in rent. Fayetteville's current median rent is $2,205/mo, which is $611/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a plumber in Georgia works roughly 71.9 hours a month to cover Fayetteville's median rent of $2,205.

Where is rent cheaper than Fayetteville for a plumber?

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Richmond Hill ($2,204/mo), Auburn ($2,203/mo), Hoschton ($2,200/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 Fayetteville, GA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.